AfD Makes History: First Far-Right Win in German State Election

Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has become the first far-right party to win a state election in Germany since the Nazi era.

The party’s victory in Thuringia and strong showing in Saxony have sent shockwaves through the political establishment, dealing a significant blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government.

The AfD’s success is a worrying sign for Germany’s mainstream parties, with the center-left SPD coalition slumping to a dismal fifth place in both states.

The party’s leader, Alice Weidel, has declared the results a “requiem” for Scholz’s coalition and questioned its ability to continue governing.

EDITORS PICK:

Scholz has urged mainstream parties to exclude the AfD from any state governing coalitions, calling on them to form stable governments without right-wing extremists.

However, the AfD’s growing popularity and the CDU’s recent shift to the right on immigration suggest a challenging road ahead for Germany’s political landscape.

The AfD’s message of national pride, anti-immigration, and economic grievance has resonated with voters in the east, where economic growth is anemic and opportunities scarce.

The party’s solution to the country’s problems is clear: “The immediate expulsion of all illegal immigrants from our country. All criminals, all extremists must leave.”

As the political landscape in Germany continues to shift, one thing is certain – the AfD’s historic gains will have far-reaching consequences for the country and its people.

CLICK TO WATCH OUR VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Stephen Jesuwale

Jesuwale Stephen is a journalist who finished from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is a distinctive writer, media strategist and also a Digital Marketer