Far-right AfD wins state election in Saxony-Anhalt

Germany’s farright Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a state election in SaxonyAnhalt on Sunday, marking a major political shift in the eastern state. The result has drawn attention both in Germany and abroad because the party has been labeled extremist by domestic intelligence agencies in parts of the country. Party leaders welcomed the outcome as a sign of momentum for their movement. Alice Weidel and other AfD figures said the party now faces the challenge of turning the win into governing power, even though it fell short of an outright majority. The result has raised concerns among mainstream parties, which have long tried to keep the AfD out of power through coalition politics. Analysts say the vote also reflects broader frustration over inequality, economic weakness, and political distrust in parts of eastern Germany.