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AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt jolts Merz and raises European concerns

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The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, won a dominant first place in Saxony-Anhalt, crushing its mainstream rivals in the eastern German state.Backed by 1 sourcesNBC News The result is described as historic because a party officially classified as right-wing extremist has never before achieved such a dominant first place in a German state election.Backed by 1 sourcesepc.eu

The election dealt a political blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who nevertheless said he would continue pursuing his reform agenda.Backed by 1 sourcesFrance 24 The outcome has prompted alarm across Europe because the AfD is on the brink of becoming the first far-right party to govern a German state, with implications extending beyond Saxony-Anhalt.Backed by 1 sourcesNBC News

The election is framed as a setback for Friedrich Merz and a warning with implications extending beyond Saxony-Anhalt.Context from one sourceReuters

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