Saxony-Anhalt election: International press comments on the election in Saxony-Anhalt
It's a rare occurrence for a state election outside of Germany to garner so much attention. However, the AfD's triumph in Saxony-Anhalt is a shockwave that can also be felt abroad.
The AfD is projected to win the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with 44% of the vote, according to first projections. This would mark the first time a far-right party has taken control of a state in Germany since World War II. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a significant loss, with its vote share halving compared to the 2021 election.
International media outlets, including the BBC, Financial Times, and The New York Times, are covering the election results, with many noting the significance of the AfD's potential victory.
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