On September 7, 2026, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, bringing it within reach of power at the state level. The French government and international observers expressed alarm at the result, warning of growing nationalism and threats to European unity.
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French minister calls AfD's victory a grave moment, warning of growing nationalism and its impact on European unity.
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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. The result puts a far-right party within reach of power at the state level for the first time in the country since World War II. The outcome has European capitals taking notice, particularly in France where the campaign for next year's presidential elections has gotten underway.