Germany's far-right AfD party is bidding for power in a state election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, a result that could produce the country's first far-right governor since World War Two, according to the BBC and NPR.
Key facts
- The far-right AfD is bidding for power in a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, per the BBC and NPR.
- The BBC reports that an outright majority would give a far-right party state-level power in Germany for the first time since World War Two.
- NPR reports the party's rise in Saxony-Anhalt has been fuelled by TikTok.
- NPR reports the prospect has raised fears of Germany's first far-right governor since World War Two.
Germany’s far-right AfD party is bidding for power in a state election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, according to reports by the BBC and NPR.
According to the BBC, if the AfD wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
NPR reports that the party’s rise in Saxony-Anhalt has been fuelled by TikTok, and that its momentum is raising fears the country could see its first far-right governor since World War Two.
The final outcome of the vote is not yet known from the available sources.
Why it matters
According to the BBC, a far-right party holding state-level power would be a first for Germany since World War Two.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the election taking place?
The election is taking place in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Why would an AfD win be historic?
According to the BBC, an outright majority for the AfD would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
What has driven the AfD's rise?
NPR reports the party's rise in Saxony-Anhalt has been fueled by TikTok.