Charismatic candidate propels German far-right party to victory after giving it a friendly face — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/charismatic-candidate-propels-german-far-right-party-to-victory-after-giving-it-a-friendly-faceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Far-right AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/charismatic-candidate-propels-german-far-right-party-to-victory-after-giving-it-a-friendly-facehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/charismatic-candidate-propels-german-far-right-party-to-victory-after-giving-it-a-friendly-face#u62120Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:46:58 +0000The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Saxony-Anhalt state election on Sunday, marking a significant shift toward power for the far-right group. While the party did not secure the supermajority it wanted, the victory has shaken German political leader Merz and caused alarm across the European establishment. The AfD's success is attributed to a charismatic candidate who provided a friendlier image for the party. The win has sparked debate over whether the AfD poses a threat to democracy or should be allowed to lead.Why it mattersGermany's postwar democracy was specifically st