The main opposition force in Germany, the AfD, an anti-migration and pro-Russia party, inflicted a crushing defeat on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives (CDU) in the regional elections, winning about 44% of the votes against 17% in Saxony-Anhalt, a deprived region of former East Germany.
Trump publicly celebrated this victory of the German far-right, demonstrating support for the party that achieved historic results in these regional elections.
In Saxony-Anhalt, an economically disadvantaged region of former East Germany, the AfD managed to clearly dominate the ballot, consolidating itself as a politically significant force in the German landscape.
Merz's party suffered a significant defeat, falling far behind the AfD, which reflects the growing influence of extremist parties in German politics.
