A far-right party in Germany has secured a landmark victory in a regional election, more than doubling its support and coming within reach of forming a state government for the first time since World War II. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) leader credited Elon Musk’s backing for the success, while a French official cautioned that the result marks a significant shift for European politics. The party’s surge reflects growing political realignment in Germany, raising questions about the future of center-right alliances and the broader implications for the continent. Analysts are closely watching whether this momentum will translate into further gains at the national level.
Lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt welcomes further ‘strong’ cooperation with Musk as French minister says ‘we cannot forget our history’AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majorityThe candidate who led the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party to a historic state election victory in Germany has thanked Elon Musk for his support, as one French minister warned that this was a “serious moment” for Europe.The AfD more than doubled its support in the Saxony-Anhalt region and appears to be on the brink of becoming the first far-right party to gain power in Germany at state level since the second world war. Continue reading...
