AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Seen as Boost for Moscow

The Christian Science Monitor • 10 Sep 16:51

The Alternative for Germany's win in Saxony-Anhalt is seen as a boost for Moscow, while European leaders assess its impact on support for Ukraine.

vox.com • 09 Sep 16:55

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, positioning it close to a majority and prompting coalition talks, while U.S. officials have publicly commented on the result.

politico.eu • 09 Sep 14:16

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised the Alternative for Germany's proposal to intensify deportations, saying it would undermine essential services and likening it to ethnic cleansing.

BBC • 09 Sep 11:24

Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised AfD leader Alice Weidel's immigration proposals as harmful, while the party celebrated a strong regional election showing.

DW.com • 08 Sep 20:10

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed dismay over the Alternative for Germany's win in Saxony-Anhalt and urged a factual approach, while Germany's latest PISA scores sparked criticism of the education system.

DW.com • 08 Sep 18:40

The far-right Alternative for Germany secured a decisive victory in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting economists to warn of potential medium-term economic impacts and urging federal reforms.

The Guardian • 08 Sep 12:55

Thousands gathered in Berlin and other cities to protest the Alternative für Deutschland after it won nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, while the party approaches elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

AP News • 07 Sep 11:08

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, falling short of a majority but prompting coalition talks and criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

AP News • 06 Sep 18:00

Exit polls show the far-right Alternative for Germany leading with about 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, yet it may fall short of the absolute majority needed to govern alone.

politico.eu • 06 Sep 16:41

Exit polls show the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading with about 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, while the CDU trails at roughly 19%. Coalition possibilities remain uncertain.

BBC • 06 Sep 16:10

Exit polls show Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading with about 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the CDU, while the party claims a mandate to govern.

DW.com • 06 Sep 16:04

Exit polls show the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of the ruling CDU in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting remarks from party leaders and raising questions about coalition possibilities.

CBS News • 06 Sep 06:16

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is ahead of rival parties in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, while the state intelligence agency classifies its regional branch as a confirmed far-right extremist group.

DW.com • 05 Sep 06:01

The Alternative for Germany party’s draft program for a possible Saxony-Anhalt government calls for immediate deportations, mandatory work for asylum seekers, and a shift in cultural funding, while experts warn the proposals may conflict with federal and EU law.

cnn.com • 05 Sep 04:01

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is projected to win about 42% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, but a coalition of other parties could keep it out of power amid scrutiny of its extremist label and links to the U.S. MAGA movement.

NPR • 04 Sep 10:00

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is ahead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote, which could make it the first far-right party to head a German state government since World War II.

politico.eu • 03 Sep 03:01

Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, a senior Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician in Saxony-Anhalt, is preparing a cultural and school-curriculum plan that would shift emphasis away from Nazi history toward broader German heritage as the party nears a possible parliamentary majority.

politico.eu • 31 Aug 14:41

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is preparing detailed governance plans for Saxony-Anhalt, hoping a state victory will demonstrate its ability to govern and pave the way for broader coalition prospects in Berlin.