Far-right victory in German elections causes concern across Europe
The election results in the Saxony-Anhalt region have sparked a wave of shock and fear as, for the first time since World War II, a far-right party is nearing state governance.
The historic success achieved by the far-right AfD party in the critical elections held in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt was met with deep shock by the country's leader, raising concerns across Europe.
Historic Threshold in German Elections
The election results held on Sunday in the eastern German region of Saxony-Anhalt marked a development that will shake the country's political balances.
Far-Right Very Close to Power
This significant electoral success has brought up the possibility of the far-right AfD party coming to power in a German state for the first time since World War II.
Deep Concern Across Europe
Following this election result in Germany, alarm bells rang across Europe and an atmosphere of great concern prevailed in political circles.
Deep Shock Reaction from the German Leader
Following this political development, the leader of Germany shared with the public the deep shock they felt in the face of the election results.