Far-right AfD wins big in German state election, thanks Musk

The far-right Alternative for Germany party won a decisive regional election in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, securing over 44% of the vote and prompting thanks from its lead candidate to Elon Musk, who has openly supported the party. AfD's victory far outpaced the Christian Democratic Union, which won 17.1%, though the party may fall short of an absolute majority with a projected 39 of 83 seats. Other German parties have refused to cooperate with AfD, casting doubt on its ability to form a state government. The result sparked alarm across Europe, with officials expressing concern over the far-right's surge. AfD's platform includes strict immigration policies, and its candidate declined to condemn supporters chanting his name in a Nazi-style salute.