Far-right AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majority
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) category. Published on September 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Kate Connolly in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) category. Published on September 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Kate Connolly in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Alternative für Deutschland surges to victory in Saxony-Anhalt as Friedrich Merz’s CDU slumps to disastrous result
The populist, far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has surged to a resounding victory in a crucial state election in Germany, but fell just short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since the second world war.
The party of Germany’s unpopular chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democrats (CDU), slumped to a disastrous result in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
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