German far-right party set for strong win in regional election but uncertain of governing
Summary
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won a strong result in a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, but it is uncertain if they can form a government. AfD gained about 44% of the vote, doubling its support from five years ago, while the center-right party led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz lost half its support.Key Facts
- AfD achieved around 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, a region of 2.1 million people.
- This result is more than double AfD’s share from five years ago in the region.
- The center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led nationally by Chancellor Merz, got about 18.5% of the vote and lost about half its support.
- It is unclear if AfD won an absolute majority needed to govern without partners.
- AfD aims to form the first far-right state government in Germany since World War II.
- Germany’s domestic intelligence agency classifies AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt branch as a proven right-wing extremist group, though AfD denies this.
- Chancellor Merz’s party has led Saxony-Anhalt for 24 years.
- AfD’s priorities include deporting illegal immigrants and withdrawing the state from the regional public broadcaster.
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