German Far-Right Wins Landmark State Election; Leader Thanks Musk, Russia Praises Result
Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party won a landmark state election in Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first such victory since World War II. Party leader Ulrich Siegmund thanked Elon Musk for his support, while Russia praised the result. The AfD fell three seats short of an absolute majority, preventing it from governing alone. The party campaigned on anti-immigration policies, nostalgia for East Germany, and proposals including deportation offensives and banning rainbow flags in schools. Donald Trump posted the election projection without comment, while a Russian envoy called it a "historic win." The AfD is pro-Kremlin, opposing support for Ukraine and seeking to end refugee status for Ukrainians in Germany.