Mon Sep 02 16:26:56 UTC 2024: – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the results of two regional elections “bitter” as the far-right AfD saw big wins and his coalition suffered losses
– AfD became the first far-right party to win a state legislature election in Germany since World War Two
– The AfD, deemed “right-wing extremist,” may not be able to govern but could block decisions requiring a two-thirds majority
– Scholz urged mainstream parties to form governments without “right-wing extremists” and expressed concern over the damage the AfD is causing to Germany
– The results on Sunday punished Scholz’s coalition, with all three ruling parties losing votes
– The election results could lead to tougher stances on immigration and intensify the debate over support for Ukraine.

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