A political shockwave is ripping through Germany as the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, scores a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt. The party wins 44.5 per cent of the vote — more than doubling its 2021 result and posting its strongest-ever performance in a German state election, though it falls short of a majority. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU takes a major hit, winning just 18.5 per cent. The landmark result is fuelling fresh debate over the AfD’s rising influence, Germany’s approach to Russia, NATO and the wider European security order. Josh Barnes brings you the details.
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