The Far Right Rises in Germany: A Warning for Europe's Future The dust has settled on the Saxony Anhalt state election, and one thing is clear: Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has dealt a significant blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The AfD's resounding victory, though not enough to secure an outright majority, marks a turning point in Germany's democratic landscape.
Die Zeit accurately describes this moment as "historic" – but it's also a warning sign for the future of Europe. European press outlets have reacted with alarm.