For the First Time Since World War II, a Right-Wing Party Wins in Germany
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The formation led by Alice Weidel is a step away from taking over the government of Saxony-Anhalt, one of the poorest states in Germany
After the historical success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt: German democracy has been challenged from the outside of the right as never since 1949, and it urgently needs to find better counter-strategies.
It is rare that local elections in Germany are followed around the world, but the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has long been more than just an internal problem for Germany.
Berlin: For the first time since World War II, a far-right party has won a major regional election in Germany. In the elections in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt held in September 2026, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded a historic victory by securing 44 percent of the vote. The victory of a far-right party after 81 years has created a sensation worldwide. The state assembly […]
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