Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after far-right AfD wins state in Germany
Summary
The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) nearly doubled its vote share to 43.8% in the Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany, reaching its best-ever state result. This outcome raises concerns about a growing nationalist wave in Europe, as far-right parties gain stronger support in several countries.Key Facts
- AfD, considered extremist by German intelligence, won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's state election.
- The center-right CDU party dropped to 17.2%, and the center-left SPD got 9.3% in the same election.
- AfD won 39 of 83 seats, just short of an outright majority in the Saxony-Anhalt parliament.
- This result is the strongest for any far-right party in a German state since World War II.
- Far-right parties have increased support across Europe, with about 23% of voters backing them in recent national elections.
- Far-right parties are part of governments or coalitions in Croatia, Czechia, Italy, Finland, and Sweden.
- Upcoming elections in Sweden, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland show high far-right polling numbers.
- Analysts caution that Saxony-Anhalt has been a far-right stronghold for years and results there may not reflect broader national trends.
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