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World · Europe · published 2026-09-07 · via France 24

AfD's Saxony-Anhalt triumph leaves German conservatives reeling

Image via France 24
Image via France 24

The far-right Alternative for Germany won the Saxony-Anhalt state election but fell short of an outright majority. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU suffered a heavy defeat, with commentators calling the result a historic turning point for German democracy. The AfD's success has raised concerns about the party's radicalization.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “'Jubilation and pain': German far right marches to victory in key state election.” Browse more stories.