AfD wins record 44% in Saxony-Anhalt but may miss government

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Germany's hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a record 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, its best-ever result, though it may still fall short of forming a government. The CDU's vote share halved to 17%, a devastating defeat for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, while the pro-Russian BSW party narrowly entered parliament and could potentially enable an AfD-led government. If the AfD fails to form a coalition, the state could face prolonged political deadlock, with the acting premier remaining indefinitely and the CDU hoping for a better outcome in future elections.


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