September 2, 2024

Historic Victory: Far-Right Alternative for Germany Party Wins Thuringia State Election

In a historic result, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won a state election in Thuringia for the first time since the Nazi era. Securing 32.8% of the vote, the AfD has surpassed the centre-right Christian Democratic Union, reflecting growing political fragmentation and anti-establishment sentiment.