AfD secures major victory in Saxony-Anhalt as CDU vote collapses

Projections in Saxony-Anhalt confirm a historic result for Alternative for Germany (AfD), which secured approximately 44.5 percent of the vote in the eastern German state's regional election. The ruling Christian Democratic Union experienced a sharp decline, falling to roughly 18.5 percent. Voter turnout reached a record high of nearly 80 percent.

Among smaller political forces, The Left won 9.3 percent, the Greens captured 8.7 percent, the Social Democrats took 8.4 percent, and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance reached 5 percent. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund celebrated the outcome, stating, "we have written history." However, establishing a stable regional government remains complicated, as established parties continue to reject any coalition with the far-right party.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.