https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-promises-boom-but-economists-fear-worstContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-promises-boom-but-economists-fear-worsthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-promises-boom-but-economists-fear-worst#u60219Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:51:56 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, securing more than 44% of the vote. The result far exceeds the 18.4% won by the conservative CDU. This victory increases internal political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who must now manage the AfD's rise alongside external threats from Russia. The win has drawn international criticism, including warnings from MEP Ilaria Salis regarding the limits of majority rule and the historical precedent of democratic processes leading to fascism.Why it mattersThe AfD previously intended to use Saxony-Anhal https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-promises-boom-but-economists-fear-worsthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-promises-boom-but-economists-fear-worst#u55486Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:12:02 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is positioned to potentially secure its first state governor in modern German history through an upcoming election in a small eastern state. While the party promises economic growth, economists express concern over their platform. The party intends to use Saxony-Anhalt as a model for its governance. In response, senior German politicians are calling for bans on certain parts of the AfD, and State Premier Schulze is actively campaigning against the party's rise.Why it mattersThe AfD is viewed by critics as Kremlin-friendly and a threat to German