https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afd#u61608Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:11:58 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections. Led by 35-year-old candidate Ulrich Siegmund, the party achieved its strongest showing to date by leveraging nativist appeals and opposition to immigration. The win challenges the political center and tests the established firewall against far-right cooperation. While the victory has roots in eastern Germany, economic insecurity is fueling the party's rise nationwide. Germany now faces the question of whether the AfD can govern or if it poses a threat to democracy.Why it mattersTh https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afd#u59462Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:50:50 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections on Sunday. Under lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund, the party is projected to win, marking a major breakthrough against Germany's mainstream political establishment. While the AfD has polled ahead for months, exit polls indicate uncertainty regarding whether the party can form a government on its own. If successful, this would be the first time a far-right party has taken power at a state level since the end of World War II.Why it mattersThe election serves as a test of the political lega https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-merkel-and-merz-lost-eastern-germany-to-the-afd#u57592Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:46:11 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is pursuing a political breakthrough in eastern Germany, specifically targeting Saxony-Anhalt and other state elections. The party is positioning itself against the legacies of Angela Merkel and the current leadership of Friedrich Merz. While the AfD seeks to win state-level power, its campaign includes targets such as the Bauhaus school and efforts to shift the national narrative regarding Germany's Nazi past. Minorities have expressed fear that a potential victory could signal a broader shift in the country's political direction.Why it ma