World reacts to AfD victory in east Germany state election
French minister calls AfD's victory a grave moment, warning of growing nationalism and its impact on European unity.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won the regional election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, according to preliminary results.
AfD is set to secure 39 seats at the state parliament in Magdeburg, just short of the 42 seats needed for a majority.
The results drew a mixed response around the world, with far-right parties welcoming the news and some governments raising warnings.
“Congratulations, Alice Weidel and Ulrich Siegmund, on this spectacular result, which represents great hope for Germany and Europe,” Abascal wrote on X. Weidel is the AfD’s co-leader, while Siegmund is the AfD’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt.