Trump Praises AfD's Success in Germany Elections
The success of the far-right party, which came first in the elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, has caused a stir internationally.
The victory achieved by the far-right AfD in the State Parliament elections held in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state on September 6 was evaluated via social media.
Social Media Post
In a statement made via his social media account, evaluations were made touching upon the election results in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It was stated that the structure described as a populist party in Germany has achieved a major success.
Criticism of Immigration Policy
Discomfort with immigration rules and regulations, which are claimed to harm Germany, was emphasized. It was stated that the country would no longer tolerate these immigration policies.
Election Results
The far-right AfD came in first place by receiving 43.8 percent of the votes in the State Parliament elections held on September 6. However, the party failed to reach the majority to form a government alone.
Status of Other Parties
The CDU suffered a loss of votes compared to the previous election, placing second with 17.2 percent. The Social Democratic Party secured third place with a 9.3 percent vote share.
Government Formation Scenarios
The Alliance for Social Justice and Economic Understanding (BSW) managed to enter parliament by receiving 5.3 percent of the votes. According to information in the press, all other parties except BSW look unfavorably on a coalition with the AfD.