AfD narrowly misses majority in Saxony-Anhalt state election

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The AfD narrowly missed an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, potentially preventing the state's first AfD-led government. The final results are now confirmed. The CDU, led by Minister President Sven Schulze, trailed significantly in polls, while the AfD's Ulrich Siegmund had sought a sole government. Other parties, including the SPD, FDP, and Greens, faced uncertainty about surpassing the five-percent threshold. The election outcome is seen as a key indicator for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. Russian experts suggested Moscow would view an AfD success positively, while the Bishop of the German Bishops' Conference urged voters to act with conscience.


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