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AfD Poised to Secure First Governing Majority in Saxony-Anhalt, Prompting Migrant Concerns
WHY IT MATTERS
A victory would grant the AfD a governing majority, enabling it to enact hard‑line immigration policies that could force more migrants to exit Saxony‑Anhalt and alter the political landscape in Germany.
What happened
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its anti‑immigration stance, Islamophobia, and pro‑Russia rhetoric, is on the verge of winning the Saxony‑Anhalt state election. If successful, it would become the first state government led by the AfD.
In response, a number of migrants in the region have begun preparing to leave, citing fear that the party’s policies would make their stay untenable.
The election outcome could reshape local governance and set a precedent for the AfD’s influence in German politics.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Some migrants ready to pack bags fearing far-right win in east German state
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