AfD's Record Vote in Saxony-Anhalt Stirs Alarm in Magdeburg
Residents of the German state capital voice concern for immigrants and the country's future after the far-right party posted a historic result in regional elections.
The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) recorded a historically high vote share in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, according to The Guardian, prompting expressions of dismay among residents of the state capital, Magdeburg.
The Guardian reported that in Magdeburg, two friends, identified as Maryam and her companion, were seen walking toward the railway station discussing the previous evening's election results. Maryam was quoted as saying, "Don't laugh at me, but I wish we could go back to the days of Angela Merkel, when things were OK in Germany."
According to the report, the AfD's surge has sparked fears among some residents for immigrants living in the country and for Germany's broader political future.
The Guardian's report did not provide the full official vote tallies or seat allocations resulting from the election, nor detailed reactions from political leaders or the AfD itself, based on the available excerpt.
Sources
- ‘It breaks my heart’: far-right’s big election victory sparks dismay in German state capital — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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