German press in shock after AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt

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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a historic victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt's regional election on Sunday, shocking the German press with its strongest result since 1945. With 44.4% of the vote, the AfD is projected to win 39 seats, falling just three seats short of an absolute parliamentary majority. German media outlets expressed shock and dismay, with Die Zeit describing the outcome using the archaic term "Schockschwerenot" to convey a mix of shock, gravity, and distress. The result marks the closest any far-right party has come to power in Germany since World War II, prompting widespread consternation among newspapers covering the political landscape.


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