Ukrainians in Germany uneasy after far-right AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt

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The far-right, Russia-sympathetic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the state parliament election in Saxony-Anhalt, causing concern among Ukrainians in Germany about potential policy shifts. The AfD secured nearly 44% of the vote on September 6, far ahead of the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) at 17%. The party advocates halting aid to Ukraine and restoring ties with Russia, prompting Ukrainian residents to voice unease. Saxony-Anhalt is one of Germany's smallest states, with 1.7 million of the country's nearly 60 million voters. AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, a candidate for chancellor, has already signaled expectations of political change.


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