Mélenchon calls AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win a "disaster" for Europe

lejdd.fr (French)

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon called the AfD's historic 44% election win in Saxe-Anhalt a "disaster" and "catastrophe," blaming the blindness of centrist European policies. The anti-immigration party won nearly 44% of votes, far ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU at 17.5%, securing 39 seats. Mélenchon also said Germany's military project is "unacceptable" for France. Other French left leaders expressed similar alarm. The result is a major setback for Merz, who took power in May 2025. Two more regional elections are set for September 20, where the AfD is also polling strongly.


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