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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Far-Right AfD Wins Historic Victory In German State Election
Caption: Far-Right AfD Wins Historic Victory In German State Election. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its 2021 result. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) fell to 17.2%, its worst-ever result in the eastern state. The AfD secured 39 of 83 seats, leaving it three short of the 42 required for an outright majority and the ability to govern alone. AfD lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund declared that his party had "made history," presenting the victory as a step towards national power in 2029. The result represents a major setback for Chancellor Merz amid widespread dissatisfaction with Germany's federal government. President Donald Trump posted a screenshot of the election result on Truth Social, while European far-right leaders also celebrated the AfD's victory. Germany’s mainstream parties have ruled out governing with the AfD, whose Saxony-Anhalt branch is classified as right-wing extremist by domestic intelligence authorities. The AfD is also leading nationally, with a recent INSA poll putting it on 28%, ahead of Merz's conservatives on 20%. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,AfD,Alternative for Germany,Saxony-Anhalt,Ulrich Siegmund,Friedrich Merz,CDU,Germany election,Donald Trump,Magdeburg,German politics
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