Far-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majority
Germany's far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) emerged as the leading party in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election, receiving roughly 44.5% of the vote according to an exit poll. Despite the strong showing and high voter turnout, the party is unlikely to command an outright majority, leaving coalition negotiations and government formation uncertain. Votes were still being tallied, and parties could combine forces to block the AfD.