https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investorsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investors#u60009Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:33:01 +0000The anti-migrant Alternative for Germany party surged into first place in Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt, capturing forty-four percent of the vote. The resounding victory marks a major breakthrough for the far-right movement and challenges Germany's mainstream political establishment. While party members hailed the result, the anti-immigrant and pro-Russian party fell short of an absolute majority by three seats. Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared he will not give up following the vote, expressing that he is deeply shocked by the outcome in the eastern state.Why it mattersT https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investors#u57165Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:26:36 +0000Voters in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt go to the polls this Sunday in an election where the far-right Alternative for Germany party seeks a historic breakthrough. While the AfD promises an "economic boom" if it takes power, economists warn of disaster and Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues a victory would deter foreign investors. The party is poised to win more than 40 percent of the vote, potentially installing the first far-right state governor in Germany since World War II.Why it mattersThe election serves as a potential springboard for the AfD to gain national power. A victor https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-merz-says-victory-for-afd-in-saxony-anhalt-would-deter-foreign-investors#u53655Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:40:38 +0000Chancellor Friedrich Merz warns that an Alternative for Germany (AfD) victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections would discourage foreign investors and create problems for the region. The AfD lead candidate has rejected these claims, denying that a win would cause major damage. This election could result in the first far-right state governor in modern German history, as the party views the small eastern state as a potential springboard toward national power.Why it mattersSaxony-Anhalt is a key eastern state where far-right sentiment has grown. Mainstream parties are struggling to respond to