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German far-right party candidate thanks Musk after state election win

The far-right party’s victory has deepened fears among African communities as Germany’s deportation drive removed at least 137 Nigerians this year.

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A German far-right political party’s candidate singled out tech billionaire Elon Musk after a state election victory on Sunday. “Thank you, @elonmusk, for your support and for your clear and highly important perspective on the political developments of our time — including here in Germany,” Ulrich Siegmund, of the Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, wrote Sunday on the social platform X.

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The political quake in Saxony-Anhalt threatens to bury the reforms in the federal government. Meanwhile, the AfD is planning cooperations with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and a special economic zone for East Germany.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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Billionaire Elon Musk congratulated the AfD on its election victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Siegmund thanked the tech entrepreneur for the »support«.

·Germany
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The tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has been sympathizing with the AfD for a long time, congratulated the AfD on its election victory in Saxony-Anhalt – and in return received a direct offer of cooperation.

·Berlin, Germany
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Behind the landslide victory of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, the American leading media sense dangers for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the future of Europe.

·Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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Welt broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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