‘Historic Victory’ Declared by Björn Höcke as Far-Right AfD Performs Well in Thuringia Polls

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made history by polling at over 32% in Thuringia’s state elections, marking the first time since WWII that a far-right party is likely to enter a state parliament. Party leader Björn Höcke hailed this as a “historic victory” and emphasized the AfD’s role as the strongest parliamentary force. With the conservative CDU falling to second place in popularity, Höcke warned that integrating AfD into a governing coalition was crucial for stability in Thuringia. The party’s success was also noted in Saxony, where it is in second place in opinion polls ahead of federal elections. However, the CDU in Saxony expressed readiness to govern despite its narrow lead over AfD. The Greens, part of the ruling coalition in Germany, performed poorly in both states. The AfD remains optimistic about forming alliances, despite the challenge of finding willing coalition partners. The election results are seen as a wake-up call by some, indicating dissatisfaction with centrist democratic parties. As Germany prepares for its national elections next year, the inconclusive results in Thuringia and Saxony suggest forming a stable government will be difficult. The AfD, as the strongest force in Thuringia, is open to discussions with other parties to create better policies for the state.

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