Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
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"The party has won a clear mandate to govern."
— Ulrich Siegmund , Politician
"The AfD result is historic, Germany's national government is discredited, and the Chancellor is humiliated."
— Kirill Dmitriev , Executive
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
German Chancellor.
Kirill Dmitriev is President Putin's special envoy on foreign investment.
Ulrich Siegmund is the leading candidate of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt.
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The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
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