AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt stuns Magdeburg residents

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won nearly 44% of the vote in Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state election, a historic high that has sparked dismay and fear among residents in the state capital, Magdeburg. Immigrants and their families, such as Syrian-born Maryam, fear deportation under the AfD's anti-immigrant policies, while some voters like Doreen supported the party out of desperation, dismissing concerns about the human impact. Elderly residents, including Holocaust survivors, expressed heartbreak over the result, drawing parallels to Germany's past. The AfD's victory has also raised broader concerns about Germany's reputation, potential constitutional changes, and a "domino effect" across the country, with some residents fearing for the future of the state and the nation.