AfD's historic German state win draws Musk praise and Kremlin cheers
Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party won a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a historic first since World War II. AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund thanked Elon Musk for his support, while European voices warned the result is a serious moment for the continent. The AfD fell three seats short of an absolute majority in the 83-member legislature, preventing it from governing alone. Donald Trump posted the election projection without comment, while Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev praised a "historic win for the pragmatic AfD," which is pro-Kremlin and opposes support for Ukraine. The party campaigned on nostalgia for communist East Germany, promising deportation offensives and banning rainbow flags in schools. The result has drawn international attention due to the AfD's far-right, anti-immigration platform and its potential implications for European politics.