A major breakthrough
The Alternative for Germany achieved a commanding result in Saxony-Anhalt’s regional election, giving the far-right party one of its strongest state-level performances to date.
Winning is not the same as governing
The AfD fell short of an outright majority, while mainstream parties have generally refused to enter coalitions with it.
Why it matters
The result will intensify debate over migration, economic dissatisfaction and the strategy of Germany’s traditional parties.