Exit polls show big AfD win in German state election, but forming government remains elusive

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany won about 44% of the vote in exit polls from a state election, recording a major victory while leaving the question of government formation unresolved.

The result could open the way to Germany’s first far-right state government since World War II. But that outcome is far from certain because all major parties have ruled out cooperating with the AfD.

The strong showing therefore gives the AfD a powerful electoral result without guaranteeing it a path to power. The post, published by The Times of Israel, focuses on the gap between winning the vote and forming a government.