Trump Congratulates AfD After Saxony-Anhalt Election Surge

The AfD achieved a near-absolute majority in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, while the CDU's result was nearly halved, prompting shock from Friedrich Merz and congratulations from Donald Trump. The election outcome has triggered significant political fallout, with the CDU's dramatic losses described as a "heartbleeding" moment for Angela Merkel. In Magdeburg, thousands protested against the AfD, while incumbent Minister-President Schulze was elected as the new CDU parliamentary group leader. The AfD's success is described as a movement "on the rise," with the party now positioning itself as a dominant force in the state. The results have raised questions about the future of the black-red federal government coalition.