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Germany's far-right AfD wins regional election but misses majority
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won a regional election in an eastern state, securing 39 lawmakers in an 83-member parliament but falling short of a governing majority. The victory is described as historic and a significant win for the party. The results have prompted reactions from international leaders, with the Polish Prime Minister stating that "in Poland only idiots and traitors can rejoice at the triumph of the AfD". The outcome is seen as a blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and has raised concerns about potential political upheaval in Germany.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (5): CNN, The Guardian, The Hindu, The Independent, The New York Times
- Centre (21 votes, 22 outlets): Associated Press, BBC News, Bloomberg, Business Standard, CBS News, CNBC, Dainik Bhaskar, Deutsche Welle, Euronews, Fortune, France 24, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Le Monde, NBC News, Reuters, The Economic Times, The Globe and Mail, The Indian Express, The Japan Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Wall Street Journal
- Right (3): India Today, The Daily Telegraph, The Jerusalem Post