# Far-right party wins German state election, falls short of a majority

https://mins.news/en/video/48474

- CBC News, 2026-09-07 13:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owUgzffkFrE

> The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to victory in Sunday evening’s state election but did not secure a majority. It could become the first far-right party to lead a German state government since the Second World War.

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