Germany's Kremlin-friendly AfD eyes historic election win
Germany could get its first far-right state government since World War II — and Ukraine has reasons to follow it closely. The Alternative for Germany's (AfD) potential victory in Saxony-Anhalt's election on Sept. 6 will not only send a chilling signal to the federal state's 39,000 Ukrainians but also shake the mainstream parties' efforts to keep the Moscow-friendly party out of power. Polling at…
Germany may soon witness its first far-right state government since World War II, with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party potentially securing victory in Saxony-Anhalt's election on September 6. Polls show the AfD leading at 41%, and their local branch is classified as a confirmed far-right extremist by Germany's security service.
The party's promise of cutting support for Ukrainian refugees, reviving educational ties with Russia, and challenging Germany's anti-Russian policies are expected to resonate with the state's 39,000 Ukrainian residents. A win would grant the AfD a seat in the Bundesrat, a legislative body representing Germany's 16 federal states.
However, the AfD faces an uphill battle in later elections, as Germany's political landscape varies from state to state, and their efforts could be hindered by a firewall agreement among other parties to avoid working with the far right.
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