Far-Right AfD Achieves Historic Gains in German State Elections

Chancellor Scholz and mainstream parties grapple with the rise of the AfD and the emergence of the BSW as a key political player.

• AfD wins first place in Thuringia and a strong second in Saxony, marking its best performance since WWII.
• Chancellor Olaf Scholz urges mainstream parties to avoid coalitions with the AfD, citing its divisive impact on society and the economy.
• The left-wing BSW, led by Sahra Wagenknecht, becomes a crucial power broker, securing third place in both states.
• Mainstream parties face significant losses, with the Greens and FDP failing to secure seats in Thuringia.
• The political landscape in eastern Germany reflects growing voter dissatisfaction with traditional parties and policies.

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