The opposition force Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic victory in the regional election of Saxony-Anhalt, winning around 44% of the votes last Sunday. This result represents the first time a far-right party wins a regional election in a German state since World War II.
The conservative party CDU, of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, obtained only 17% of the votes, a result far below expectations and that strongly contrasts with AfD's voting. The difference of about 27 percentage points between the two parties shows the significant shift in the political landscape of the region.
Donald Trump celebrated this victory three days after the elections took place, demonstrating public support for the success of the German far-right. The celebration by the former American president underlines the international importance of this political result.
The article indicates that the population of Saxony-Anhalt is unhappy with the current situation, which contributed to the massive vote for AfD. This victory marks a historic moment in German politics and raises questions about the future balance of power in the country.
