Far-right win in eastern Germany leaves migrants questioning their future

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt's state election on Sunday, prompting migrants to question their future in the eastern German state. The result marks a turning point amid fears of a hostile climate for immigrant communities. Mamad Mohamad, a Syrian-born Yazidi Kurd set to become one of the first lawmakers with an immigrant background in the state parliament, called it a "poisoned victory." The AfD campaigned on tighter immigration policies, proposing deportations of rejected asylum seekers and opposing skilled migration from "culturally alien" backgrounds. Migrant organizations report some families have already packed bags or left, while employers are reassessing investments due to safety concerns. However, officials stress any future government remains bound by Germany's constitutional protections for minorities.