Far-right AfD win signals shift in Germany, raises alarm in Europe
Germany's far-right AfD party won a major parliamentary election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The win marks a growing divide in German politics. The AfD party is anti-immigration and has been labelled as xenophobic and extremist by German intelligence. Liz Landers discussed the outcome with Liana Fix, author of "Germany Rearmed: The Return of War and the End of Illusions."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz remained resolute in his commitment to pursue unpopular reforms for Germany's largest economy following a far-right party's decisive win in a regional election. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its anti-migration and Russia-friendly stances, narrowly missed securing a majority in Saxony-Anhalt, an eastern state that had become a focal point for the AfD's ambitions.
Merz, deeply shaken by the CDU's (Christian Democratic Union) significant electoral setback, affirmed his determination to remain in power and stated that "giving up is not an option for me." Despite the AfD's victory being a major distraction for Germany and Merz at a time when Europe faces numerous challenges, he maintained that the nation would uphold its values and stance towards Russia.
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