AfD's regional election gains raise questions for Merz, German politics
The far-right Alternative for Germany placed first in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2% of the vote, according to Anadolu Agency.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party came first in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2% of the vote, more than doubling its previous result, according to Anadolu Agency.
The result comes two weeks after the party won a record 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, the report said.
The gains raise questions about their implications for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German politics more broadly, according to Anadolu Agency.
Sources
- What AfD’s surge means for Merz and German politics — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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