Germany's extremist AfD strong in local elections - What does this mean? | DW News

In Germany, the far right AfD is celebrating their first major breakthrough in the country's west. The AFD nearly tripled their share with almost 15% in municipal elections in Germany's most populous state, North Rhine Westphalia. It's the AfD's largest ever win in Germany's west. The party has made historic gains in recent years, becoming the second-strongest political force at the national level. Chancellor Merz's Christian Democrats won the municipal and local elections with a third of the vote. These elections are seen as a first test for the government.

00:00 Largest ever win for right-wing extremists in Germany's west
00:55 Katja Hoyer, Research Fellow at King's College London
05:46 Chancellor Merz's Christian Democrats win local elections with a third of the vote
06:51 Matthew Moore, DW Correspondent

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Post from DW News on September 15, 2025

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