Germany’s far-right party AfD surges to historic victory in state election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party faces a disastrous blow as AfD aims for Germany's first far-right state government since World War II.
- Why it matters
- The AfD's election win puts it within reach of forming a state government for the first time since 1945, marking a significant shift in German politics toward the far right.
- Most affected
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling party — Faces a major electoral loss and pressure on its national coalition.
Voters in the affected German state — Will potentially be governed by a far-right party for the first time since World War II. - Likely next
- Whether the AfD can secure coalition partners to form a state government, and how other German parties respond to such a coalition attempt.
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