Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has claimed a landslide victory in recent elections, securing over 44% of the vote according to projections, marking a dramatic shift in political fortunes. The party has surpassed the traditionally dominant Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which stands at 18.4%, in what AfD leaders are calling a "historic" triumph. The results reflect a significant realignment in German politics, with the AfD poised to become the strongest force in the country’s parliament. Analysts will be closely watching how this outcome reshapes coalition dynamics and policy debates ahead.
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
