AfD Wins 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, Short of Majority

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Germany's far-right AfD party won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, its strongest regional result since World War II, but fell short of a majority and faces coalition barriers. The CDU under Chancellor Friedrich Merz secured under 20%, with record turnout at 77%. The AfD's platform included immigration restrictions and ending Ukraine aid, though mainstream parties maintain a "firewall" against cooperation. The AfD needs coalition partners to govern, with the populist BSW potentially open to talks. The result drew international reactions, including from U.S. figures and Russian officials, while European leaders expressed alarm.


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