Far-right win in German state poll a ‘serious moment’, says French minister
European affairs minister Benjamin Haddad calls for politicians to listen to voters with humility, while rejecting nationalism and xenophobia as solutions.
France's Europe minister Benjamin Haddad declared the AfD's landslide victory in Germany's regional election a "serious moment" on Sunday, urging politicians to approach voters with humility. The anti-immigration party won significantly in Saxony-Anhalt state, according to projections from public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. Haddad emphasized the need to listen to voters' anger, concerns, and fears, but stressed that nationalism and xenophobia are not solutions.
He added that Europe cannot forget its history, referencing the choices made by France and Germany. Projections indicated the AfD secured 44% of the vote, more than doubling its support, compared to around 18% for the center-right CDU led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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