The Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. However, the party fell short of the majority needed to govern alone, which means it will need an agreement with other political forces to form a government.
The AfD's victory provoked immediate international reactions. France warned that the result represents a "very worrying sign", expressing concern about the advance of the far-right in Germany.
On the other hand, the European far-right celebrated the party's victory. The result was received with enthusiasm by sister political forces in other countries of the European Union.
The reactions were not long in coming, with different countries and political forces expressing their positions regarding the advance of the AfD in Germany, at a time of growing political polarization in the country and in Europe.
