AfD’s pro-Kremlin platform wins big in Saxony-Anhalt
The far-right AfD party is projected to win a historic regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with nearly 45% of the vote, according to initial estimates. Its pro-Kremlin platform includes normalizing trade with Moscow and harsh measures for Ukrainian refugees. The party's program in the former East German state advocates for lifting sanctions against Russia and promoting Russian language learning. It also proposes a particularly strict treatment for Ukrainians seeking refuge in Germany, including policies related to their "remigration." This result marks the AfD's best-ever performance in a state election since its founding in 2013. The victory for candidate Ulrich Siegmund, described as "Germany's most dangerous man," underscores the party's growing strength in the region.