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Germany’s far-right AfD thanks Elon Musk as France calls state election win a “serious moment”

From The Guardian · () English

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The far-right Alternative for Germany thanked Elon Musk for his support after a historic state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt.
  • The AfD more than doubled its support in the region and appeared close to becoming Germany’s first far-right party to take state-level power since World War II.
  • A French minister called the result a “serious moment” for Europe and warned against forgetting its history.

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland has thanked Elon Musk for his support after leading the party to a historic state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt. The party’s lead candidate welcomed further “strong” cooperation with Musk.

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· AfD lead candidateThe candidate welcomed continued cooperation with Elon Musk.

The AfD more than doubled its support in the eastern German region. The result appeared to put it on the brink of becoming the first far-right party to take power at state level in Germany since the second world war.

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· French ministerThe minister characterized the AfD’s state election victory and its implications for Europe.

The breakthrough prompted a warning from France. A French minister described the result as a “serious moment” for Europe and said, “We cannot forget our history.”

We cannot forget our history.

· French ministerThe minister warned Europe against losing sight of its historical experience.
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