Germany's far-right AfD wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt; France calls result 'serious moment' for Europe
Germany's far-right AfD party won a historic state election in Saxony-Anhalt, with its lead candidate thanking Elon Musk for support. France's Europe minister called the result a "serious moment" for Europe. The AfD secured 44.4% of the vote, more than doubling its support and decisively beating Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU at 18.4%. The party's pro-Kremlin stance and immigration policies have drawn warnings from economists and critics. Coalition prospects remain unclear as mainstream parties refuse cooperation with the AfD. Poland's prime minister condemned the result, while the German Economic Institute warned the party's policies could harm the region's economy.