Tue Sep 03 23:48:53 UTC 2024: – AfD has won regional elections in Thuringia and Saxony, a first for the German far right since the Nazi’s were in power in 1945.
– Concerns have arisen about their hardline anti-immigrant sentiments.
– AfD emerged as the strongest party in Thuringia with 33% of the vote and second in Saxony with 31%.
– Calls for AfD to be represented in German parliament and join coalition negotiations.
– AfD’s rise in popularity tied to anti-immigrant rhetoric and economic losses in Germany.
– Chancellor Scholz called the results “bitter” and “worrying”, stating that AfD is damaging Germany.
Germany's far right wins big in elections for the first time since Nazi era
Germany's far right wins big in elections for the first time since Nazi era
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