# German far-right breakthrough shakes Europe to its core

https://mins.news/en/video/48809

- France 24 English, 2026-09-07 19:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEmflTJa0YA

> The far-right Alternative for Germany has trounced the ruling conservatives in the impoverished former East German region of Saxony-Anhalt. Although it fell short of an outright win, the result has deeply shaken Germany and Europe. The programme examines the consequences of backing an anti-immigrant, pro-Russian party and whether the vote will fuel far-right momentum elsewhere, including Sweden.

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