EU's Kallas: Far-Right AfD Win Shows Parties 'Blind' to Russian Threats

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed concern about the growth of parties in the bloc that are "blind" to Russian threats, following the far-right AfD's victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state. Speaking at a press conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, Kallas said election results must be respected but noted Russian threats "are approaching Europe," citing an August drone incident at Leipzig airport attributed to Russia. She warned that parties saying "we shouldn't do anything because it's not our concern" are gaining ground, fearing the EU may not do enough to deter threats. The anti-migration, pro-Russia AfD won Sunday's state election with 43.8% of votes, three seats short of an absolute majority. It would need agreements with parties like the CDU or the pro-Russia BSW to govern. No German region has been governed by the far-right since 1945.