Far-right AfD set for historic win in crucial Germany state election, exit polls show
However, 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 AfD's electoral success marks potential entry into power at regional level despite post-war political barriers, but they face an immediate obstacle: other parties have stated they will not form governments with them.
- Most affected
- German voters in this state — Faced with prospect of far-right representation in regional government.
Other German political parties — Must decide whether to negotiate with AfD or block its path to regional power. - Likely next
- Whether other parties refuse to form a coalition with the AfD, and whether the AfD can build a viable government without them.