Germany’s far-right AfD has made historic regional gains, including a reported win in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, prompting concern among European political observers and established parties.
The result is being seen as significant beyond Germany’s domestic politics because of what it may signal for the European Union and for traditional parties facing pressure from the far right.
The gains in Saxony-Anhalt place the AfD at the centre of renewed debate about the direction of regional politics in Germany and the possible wider impact on Europe’s political landscape.
Concern is focused on the implications for mainstream parties, which are now confronting the consequences of the AfD’s strengthened position at regional level.
The latest known situation is that Europe is assessing the political impact of the AfD’s performance, with attention on how established parties and EU-facing political actors respond to the party’s advance.
