‘It breaks my heart’: far-right’s big election victory sparks dismay in German state capital
Germany’s far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a record vote share in the Saxony‑Anhalt state election, prompting concern among local leaders. Critics warned the result could threaten immigrant communities and the nation’s democratic outlook, describing the outcome as a blow to social cohesion. The party’s surge marks its strongest performance in a German state to date.