German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
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"We have made history in this state."
— Ulrich Siegmund , Politician
"This was an extremely tough and intensive election campaign."
— Sven Schulze , Politician
"This outcome is a signal to Berlin."
— Lars Klingbeil , Politician
Key People
Alice Weidel is a co-leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party.
Vice-Chancellor of Germany and leader of the Social Democratic Party.
Sven Schulze is the CDU representative in Saxony-Anhalt.
Co-leader of the Alternative for Germany party (AfD).
Ulrich Siegmund is the leading candidate of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt.
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Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
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