AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sparks Protests and Political Fallout in Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany secured a historic win in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, igniting widespread protests across Germany and intensifying pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz. CDU leader Friedrich Merz responded by ruling out any future coalition cooperation with the AfD.
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