André Ventura, leader of the CHEGA party, congratulated the victory of the German far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. This was the first time a far-right party won a regional election in Germany since World War II.
Ventura used the social media platform X to post his reaction, writing that "Germans are opening their eyes against illegal and uncontrolled immigration, corruption, and the capture of our freedom and identity." This message reflects the common rhetoric among European far-right parties.
The electoral result in Saxony-Anhalt represents a significant political milestone in Germany, signaling a shift in the country's political landscape. The AfD's victory comes in a context of growth of far-right parties in several European countries.
Ventura has maintained closeness with far-right parties from other European countries, and his congratulation to the AfD is part of this strategy of approaching similar movements on the continent.
