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For the first time since World War II, far-right AfD wins election in a German state

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, finished first with 44.5% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's state election.
  • The result could allow a far-right party to become part of a state government in Germany for the first time since World War II.
  • Final results were expected that night or the following day.

The far-right Alternative for Germany has won 44.5% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, placing it first in the state parliament election.

The result carries a historic implication for postwar Germany: the AfD could become a governing partner in a German state for the first time since World War II.

Final election results were expected to be announced that night or the next day.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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