AfD wins historic election, pressures Chancellor Merz

In Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won a historic election in Saxony-Anhalt, significantly impacting Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which lost about half its support. This election result has intensified pressure on Merz, who faced criticism for his government's policies. AfD's national co-leader, Alice Weidel, taunted Merz in parliament, asserting that voters had decisively rejected his party's approach. The outcome highlights the rising influence of far-right parties in Germany and their potential impact on future elections.