Wed Sep 04 03:48:22 UTC 2024: – Voters in two states in eastern Germany have delivered a far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), its best result since World War II.
– AfD blames immigrants for Germany’s problems and won the most seats in Thüringen and nearly won in Saxony.
– The nationalist party poses a threat to Germany’s constitution and could block decisions requiring a two-thirds vote.
– Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), a leftist party, won seats in both states and advocates tightening immigration and a diplomatic solution to Ukraine.
– The ruling parties on a national level suffered losses in the state elections, indicating a shift to the right in the upcoming national election with focus on stricter immigration rules and economic growth.

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