How the far right AfD is causing a German political earthquake The recent election in Saxony Anhalt has left Germany's centrist politics reeling, with the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieving its best result yet in a state contest.
The AfD secured 43. 8% of the vote, a landslide victory that highlights a seismic shift in German politics.
The AfD's rise to prominence is not just about its own ideology, but also about the failure of traditional parties like the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to respond to voter anxieties and grievances.