Far-right AfD surges to victory in German state election

Alternative for Germany becomes largest party in Saxony-Anhalt but falls short of parliamentary majority

Far-right AfD surges to victory in German state election

TL;DR

  • Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the largest party in Saxony-Anhalt.
  • The party did not achieve a parliamentary majority.
  • The results mean the AfD cannot govern alone in the state.