‘I fear the price could be high’: Inside the German state where the far-right surged
Summary
The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany, a surprising and significant result. The party plans tough immigration actions and wants to change how Germany remembers its past, stirring concern among many residents.Key Facts
- AfD is a far-right, anti-immigrant, pro-Kremlin party labeled “rightwing extremist” by German intelligence.
- They won a large share of votes (44%) in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, causing reactions across Germany and beyond.
- The party’s manifesto includes ending current rules on immigration and changing Germany’s culture of remembering its history, promoting more national pride with references to Bismarck instead of Hitler.
- Some local residents, like an 88-year-old refugee and others, expressed worry and sadness about the AfD victory.
- The AfD leader in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, does not have an absolute majority and may seek cooperation with other parties to gain power.
- Mainstream parties have refused to work with AfD, but some doubt this will continue, as AfD support grows.
- Voter turnout in the election was high at 78%, the highest ever in the state.
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