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The far-right has won the elections in Germany again, threatening Merz's position - DW The Alternative for Germany party won the parliamentary elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with about 38% of the vote. The Social Democrats came in second with about 35%. The Left Party is leading in the state capital, Merz's conservatives are second, and the far-right is only third with 16%. Two weeks earlier, the same party also won in Saxony-Anhalt, gaining almost 44%. The media is discussing a possible replacement for Merz without early elections - on the evening of the voting day, he convened the party leadership to find out whether they support him in office. Read only the gist from RBC-Ukraine on Google.

In the German state elections, the far-right AfD became the largest party, while Chancellor Merz's CDU suffered a "historic defeat" by losing all its seats.

AFP: Sunday's Berlin election coincided with an election in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where the Alternative for Germany party returned to first place after its success in the state of Saxony-Anhalt a few days ago.

AfD party wins parliamentary elections in German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 38.2% of votes after 100% of protocols have been processed - ELECTION COMMISSION

Al Arabiya correspondent Ragheda Bahnam: The Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Left Party victories in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin indicate widespread discontent with traditional parties in Germany. Merz considers the results disastrous for his party.

Elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: ++ "Sensational result," says Tino Chrupalla – Holm sees a mandate to govern for the AfD ++ Live ticker

Instead of the nickname "foreign chancellor," a new one has stuck to him: "chancellor of disappointments." A week after the elections in Saxony-Anhalt and a week before the elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is left alone with his desire to hold on to his seat at any cost. His own party is sabotaging his decisions in the Bundestag, and his main competitors have already entered the fight for his post. His coalition partners, the Social Democrats, are also not going to stand up for Merz. If it comes to a change of chancellor, the decisive question will be whether they will agree to this scenario or leave the coalition. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram [in reply to: The local elections in Saxony-Anhalt were a real shock to the German political system. The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) won with a record result, and the ruling Christian Democrats set a personal anti-record. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has already called this result a tectonic shift in the country's party system and acknowledged the election outcome as dramatic for his own party. While the government is preparing measures to revise its course, and the right-wingers are promising their voters to come to power at the federal level, activists are planning protests against the AfD. The AfD's victory has become a central topic of discussion in the international press, which is trying to understand whether this is a turning point in the preferences of all German voters or an isolated case in a specific region of the country. Kommersant's selection of media assessments is available. Subscribe to Kommersant on MAX | on Telegram]

In Germany, the crisis has affected everyone: from the average citizen to the ruling coalition. This was stated by Bavarian Prime Minister and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) party, Markus Söder. "This is not a coalition crisis, but a crisis for Germany," he said in an interview with Bild, commenting on the defeat of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Söder did not answer whether he would be ready to take over as chancellor if Merz resigns. At the same time, he emphasized that the CSU will not seek his removal. In the parliamentary elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to preliminary data, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won with 43.8%. It advocates for a stricter immigration policy and the protection of traditional values. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz admitted his party's defeat to the CDU. More IZ RU news in MAX

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's landslide victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt brings it closer than ever to actual power. If successful in forming a government, the AfD intends to launch one of the most ambitious far-right policy experiments in Europe this century. The party leader has pledged to crack down on immigration and revise school curricula to reduce focus on Nazi history.

Trump Celebrates Triumph of Alternative for Germany (AfD) The US President said the AfD had won the support of Germans tired of the "absolutely terrible immigration rules and regulations" that have "hurt" the country "so much." "Wow! The populist party in Germany just had a really big night," Trump wrote on TruthSocial. The AfD won the parliamentary (Landtag) elections in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt on September 6. The party led with 43.8% of the vote, its best result in the history of state parliament elections. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: A "tectonic shift" is being observed in Germany following the victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said. According to him, the election result has seriously impacted his party and demonstrated the change in the political situation in the country. At the same time, the head of government noted that the authorities have the tools to protect the constitutional order. Merz also acknowledged the defeat of the CDU. "The CDU has dramatically lost the elections," he said. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

Following the AfD's victory in the election, the public in Saxony-Anhalt believes that forming a government will be difficult. In Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, the public assessed the AfD's victory in the state parliament elections — The AfD was quite polarizing in its election campaign. You either absolutely support them or absolutely oppose them. — I am not pessimistic like many people. Saxony-Anhalt will not change the world. The AfD will not overturn Germany with this result. — Citizens are angry. The AfD is the only party offering real radical change. However, it is necessary to take a look at history and realize that all this has happened before. — Germans have accepted everything from the CDU, the SPD, and the Greens for far too long. We should have woken up much earlier

The far-right AfD party makes historic gains; the German Chancellor expresses strong concern, saying "there are people who are happy with the election results." They are just three seats away from a single-party majority in the state parliamentary elections.

Following its historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leads the state parliament but without an absolute majority, and the refusal of other parties to form a coalition with it complicates its path to government.

"You're saying the intelligence services, courts, academics and former members of your party are all wrong?" - @SkyYaldaHakim • • "They're all wrong, yeah." - First AfD mayor of Raguhn-Jeßnitz Hannes Loth • • The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won a historic election victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt - but fell short of the majority it needs to form a government. • • The country's domestic intelligence agency has previously classified the national organisation as being right-wing extremist. • • • #Germany #AfD #SaxonyAnhalt #statelection

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieves a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, forming its first-ever government. Report by Yasser Abu Muailek. @The_Abumuailek

"Thinking German," strikingly similar to the Nazis: The far-right "AfD" party, advocating anti-immigration policies, wins a landslide victory in state parliamentary elections.

German Chancellor Admits to Election Defeat by Far-Right Friedrich Mertz, after announcing the results of the parliamentary elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, called the elections the biggest electoral defeat for the Christian Democratic Union of Germany in recent decades. @YjcNewsChannel

German far-right AfD wins landslide victory in state assembly elections; anti-immigration stance, a blow to national ruling party; if elected state premier, it would be the first time since the war.

The right-wing AfD won the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament election in Germany. Following the election results, anti-AfD demonstrations were held in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Mainz. In Frankfurt, approximately 2,500 people demanded that the possibility of initiating closure proceedings against the AfD be examined. In Berlin, hundreds of demonstrators marched from the government district to the Saxony-Anhalt State Representation. The AfD won 39 seats in the 83-seat state parliament, falling short of an absolute majority by 3 seats. It remains to be seen whether BSW, which passed the 5% threshold, will support the AfD in forming a government.

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

The Alternative for Germany party won the elections in Saxony-Anhalt.

In Germany, the far right achieved a historic result in regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt.

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.

The far-right AfD party won the elections in Saxony-Anhalt with over 44% of the vote, close to an absolute majority and with the possibility of forming the first far-right regional government in Germany. The CDU received just over 18%. Comment and share this information. #teleSUR #Germany

Anti-immigration party gains ground as the largest party in Germany; the focus of the eastern state parliamentary elections will be whether they can secure a majority on their own.

The AfD announced it had received a mandate to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt.

STATE ELECTION IN SAXONY-ANHALT: "We have made history" - Ulrich Siegmund

AfD Sweeps Saxony-Anhalt Election In First "Far Right" Victory Since WW2: "Signal To Berlin"

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party leads by a wide margin in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary elections.

AfD wins elections in Saxony-Anhalt with confidence

State election in Saxony-Anhalt: Initial projections show AfD just below an absolute majority

FWD from IZ.RU • IMPORTANT: The German right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is more than twice as ahead of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the polls ahead of the elections to the parliament of the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The elections, which could become historic, will be held on September 6. What the media is writing: Die Welt: the right-wing party wants decisive changes However, even with an absolute majority, the state government cannot pursue arbitrary policies; key issues are regulated by federal law. "According to political scientist Marcel Lewandowsky of the University of Halle, the [state government] has the broadest powers in the areas of school and pre-school education, cultural policy, and the work of the security and justice agencies. It is in these areas that the AfD government could quickly set its own priorities. At the same time, the room for maneuver, for example in migration policy, is more limited, since key issues are regulated by federal law. Budgetary and financial requirements also create additional constraints. Politico: Merz will lose the regional elections regardless of the result Even if the AfD does not receive a parliamentary majority, Merz's CDU will have to form a coalition with left-wing parties. "Whatever the result of Sunday's elections, they could set off a chain of events for Merz - an already historically weak leader - that could ultimately lead to his downfall, and it is unclear whether the chancellor has a coherent strategy to overcome consequences." Bloomberg: Possible AfD victory spooks some business leaders For the first time in history, the AfD could win a majority in a state parliament, and companies are bracing for a potential political upheaval. "Its core policy is focused on cracking down on migration, which will make it harder to attract and retain skilled workers from other countries." The Guardian: Minorities worried about asylum The AfD promises a complete overhaul of its approach to migration: from separate education for refugee children to redirecting funds intended for integration to a unit dealing with re-emigration, and calls on federal officials to stop recognizing Ukrainians as war refugees. "A recent poll found that up to 80% of people with a migration background in Saxony-Anhalt are considering leaving." Subscribe to IMPORTANT | More news here

One in five Germans would leave the country if the most popular party won. A week before the elections to the Landtag (local parliament) of Saxony-Anhalt, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party maintains a significant lead over the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by the sociological institute Insa on behalf of Bild, the German publication writes. Also, more than one in five (22%) of German residents surveyed said they would consider leaving the country if the AfD not only won the elections in Saxony, but also came to power at the federal level in the future. At the same time, 47% of respondents believe that a federal government led by the AfD would harm Germany. 36% disagreed with this. RBC channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android