Germany's far-right AfD party wins historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt state election, falling just short of absolute majority

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Germany's far-right AfD party wins historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt state election, falling just short of absolute majority

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured a record 43.8% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, its best-ever result. The win has sent shockwaves through Germany's political establishment and alarmed leaders across Europe, though the party will need a coalition partner to form a government.

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Google WestGoogle News (Australia) — Europe facing ‘grave moment’ as far-right AfD wins German poll and pledges to work with Elon Musk

Google WestGoogle News (Spain) — Victoria de la ultraderecha en elecciones regionales presiona al canciller alemán Merz

Google WestGoogle News (Canada) — Germany’s far-right AfD wins big in key state election but falls short of majority

Google WestGoogle News (UK) — Germany's AfD calls for parties to work with it after Saxony-Anhalt win

Google WestGoogle News (France) — EN DIRECT, élections régionales en Allemagne : Viktor Orban salue le succès de l’AfD en Saxe-Anhalt, « ce n’est que le début »

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