Will AfD win an absolute majority of seats in Sachsen-Anhalt?

The right-wing Alternative for Germany party came in first place in a historic election in the state of Saxony-Anhalt with about 44 percent of the vote. However, it will not be able to form a new government in the state without an absolute majority. Germany's main parties also reject any coalition with the party. In this election, the Christian Democratic Party of German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz suffered a heavy defeat with about 18.5 percent. Interview with Lili Nikfar, Iran International correspondent

“We will offer negotiations to all parties”: In Germany, the AfD still needs to find a majority to govern its first state.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party made significant gains in Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state elections, bringing the far-right party closer to state power for the first time since World War II.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party failed to secure an absolute majority in the state of Saxony-Anhalt despite leading in the polls.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the state parliament election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, with 43.8% of the vote. The AfD achieved its strongest result ever in a state parliament election, more than doubling its 20.8% vote share from the 2021 election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) lost 19.9 percentage points compared to 2021, becoming the second largest party with 17.2% of the vote. The AfD fell short of the 42 seats needed to form a government, failing to secure a majority on its own.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved a convincing victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament elections, receiving 43.8% of the vote, according to preliminary results from the electoral commission. This is the best result ever achieved by the party in state parliament elections, Die Welt reports. If the results are confirmed, the AfD will lead the regional government, Politico reports. The publication calls this outcome a failure of the struggle for German identity, which began under Chancellors Helmut Kohl and Angela Merkel. Politico recalls that under Merkel, who was born in Hamburg but grew up in East Germany, eastern German cities recovered, industrial pollution became a thing of the past, and broken roads were replaced by modern autobahns. However, the foundations of prosperity were shaken in 2015–2016, when Merkel allowed a massive influx of asylum seekers, sparking a wave of indignation in the eastern regions. RBK channel on "Max" RBK app for iOS and Android

Preliminary results of the elections to the state parliament of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt confirmed the historic victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany, but without the absolute majority they had hoped for. The AfD has improved its results by half compared to 2021 and is winning with 43.8% - this gives them 39 seats out of the 42 needed for a majority (there are 83 seats in the state parliament in total). American billionaire Elon Musk congratulated the far-right German party on its victory in the elections subscribe

Far-right party wins German state election ⠀ Politico: The Alternative for Germany party won about 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, registering its best electoral result since its founding, coming within a very small distance of forming a government for the first time. #IRNA_World⠀ @IRNA_1313

In the end: The right-wing AfD party was 3 seats short of an absolute majority (they won 39 out of 42). Apparently: They have the option of forming a coalition with the far-left BSW party Currently: The AfD party has signaled that it is not interested in a coalition [in reply to: For the first time since World War II, a far-right party will head a state in Germany The results of the election models for the local parliament of the state of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany show that the right-wing AfD party received about 44.5% of the total vote, more than 2 times the percentage of votes received by the CDU party of the current German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Currently: It is not 50% - which would have allowed it to govern without a coalition]

German elections: AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt, but without an absolute majority

In Germany, the far-right AfD party has won a resounding victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections.

Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority

The right-wing Alternative for Germany party won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8 percent of the vote and 39 seats in the 83-seat parliament, but is three seats short of an outright majority, the Associated Press reported. The party won more than double the number of votes it received in the election five years ago. Ulrich Sigmund, the party's candidate for state governor, said the AfD had "made history" and given voters a clear mandate to govern. The Christian Democratic Union, led by Chancellor Friedrich Mertz, lost almost half of its support with 17.2 percent of the vote and 15 seats. The party has led the state government for the past 24 years. Mainstream parties have rejected cooperation with the AfD, and the differences between them have made it difficult to form a stable government. If the AfD can form a government, it will lead a German state for the first time in its history.

Assaf Rosenzweig Elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany: The far-right AfD party won 39 seats, just three short of the number needed to achieve an absolute majority in the local parliament. It will try to hold talks with other parties, which in turn have repeated that they will not sit in government with it. The CDU party, the conservative right of Chancellor Merz, which won 17% of the vote, has also made it clear that it will not sit with the left, so any political scenario now looks very complex and is expected to include tedious talks for all sides

The Alternative for Germany party won about 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, without an absolute majority in the state parliament.

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Election in Saxony-Anhalt: AfD wins state election clearly – but misses out on an absolute majority

In the eastern German state parliamentary elections, a far-right party emerged as the largest party; the focus now shifts to whether it will take over state government.

In the Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary elections in eastern Germany, the far-right party is projected to become the largest party, but is unlikely to secure a majority on its own. Coalition talks are underway to form the first far-right state government.

Sachsen-Anhalt hat gesprochen: Die AfD ist mit 44,2% mehr als doppelt so stark wie die CDU und hat einen Regierungsauftrag erhalten. Gratulation an Ulrich Siegmund und die AfD Sachsen-Anhalt!

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Alternative for Germany is likely to become the largest party in state elections, with a majority on its own becoming the focus.

Historic victory of the far-right in the German state elections Polls conducted at polling stations show that the far-right party "Alternative for Germany" has won the Saxony-Anhalt state elections with 44.5% of the vote A result that is considered a new blow to the position of the current German Chancellor. isna.ir/xdX2K4 @isns94

In Germany, the AfD won the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament election with 44.5% of the votes. AfD supporters celebrated wildly upon learning the election results. Critical moments for the AfD, which is close to forming a government in a German state for the first time With half of the votes counted in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament elections, at least 42 seats are needed to secure a majority on its own. For the AfD, which is projected to reach 39 seats according to exit polls, whether the Sahra Wagenknecht Union (BSW), which is hovering around 5%, will fall below the threshold will be decisive. If the BSW passes the 5% threshold, unlike other parties, it is not closing the door to a partnership with the AfD.

Live: We’ve passed 90 percent of the votes counted. The AfD still looks likely to fall short of an absolute majority. The prospects for a rival coalition coming together remain unclear.

Far-right AfD leads in German elections: victory could cost Merz his job In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD, according to ARD, is gaining 44.2% of the vote, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party is only 18.5%. This is the AfD's best result in the party's entire history. The AfD has announced a mandate to form a government. If the party receives enough mandates for a majority, it will be able to independently lead the federal state government for the first time. For the CDU, the result was a serious blow - in 2021, the party received 37.1%. Read only the gist from RBC-Ukraine on Google.

Exit polls in Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary elections in eastern Germany suggest a far-right party is certain to become the largest party, but securing a majority for state government remains uncertain.

Election in Saxony-Anhalt: Absolute majority for AfD becomes less likely – BSW included in ARD and ZDF – CDU below 18 percent

Live: About 80 percent of the votes have been counted in Saxony-Anhalt, and it looks increasingly likely that the AfD will fall just short of the absolute majority of seats it needs to be assured of taking power in the state.