German Far-Right AfD Thanks Elon Musk After Historic State Election Victory

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved a significant victory in the state election of Saxony-Anhalt, securing a projected 44% of the vote. This result far surpasses that of its closest competitor, the conservative CDU, which garnered approximately 18.4%. The AfD has hailed the outcome as "historic," marking a substantial surge in support for the party in eastern Germany.

Despite its commanding lead, the AfD fell short of an absolute majority, meaning it cannot form a state government independently. This outcome prevents the party from becoming the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II, as it would require coalition partners to achieve power. The lead candidate for the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has publicly thanked Elon Musk for his support, while a French minister has cautioned that the election result represents a "serious moment" for Europe, urging against forgetting history.