Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election
BERLIN, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, exit polls showed, putting a far-right party on the cusp of power at state level for the first time since World War Two.
- Why it matters
- The AfD enters coalition talks as the largest party in a state government for the first time, altering the composition and policy direction of a regional administration.
- Most affected
- Saxony-Anhalt residents — Their state government's direction may shift based on AfD participation in any coalition formed.
- Likely next
- Whether other parties agree to form a coalition with the AfD, or whether they seek alternatives that exclude it.
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