PoliticsWorld reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election

The far-right Alternative for Germany won Saxony-Anhalt’s regional election, according to preliminary results, and is expected to take 39 of 42 seats needed for a majority in the state parliament. Reactions ranged from congratulations by right-wing figures to warnings from French and other officials that rising nationalism and xenophobia threaten European unity.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-07 10:20Original