Far-right AfD set for historic win in crucial German state election, exit polls show
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It remains unclear as to whether the party will be able to form a government and become the first far-right party to gain power at regional or parliament level since the Second World War
- Why it matters
- The party's performance suggests far-right politics are gaining regional electoral strength in Germany, though the excerpt states it remains unclear whether they can form a governing coalition.
- Most affected
- German voters in the state — A far-right party may enter government for the first time since 1945 if coalition talks succeed.
- Likely next
- Whether the AfD succeeds in forming a coalition government, or whether other parties refuse to partner with them.