German Far-Right AFD Set to Win State Vote, Short of Majority

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) decisively won the Saxony-Anhalt state election, reflecting rising public discontent with the political establishment. However, the party is widely expected to fall short of an outright majority, making government formation uncertain. The outcome is likely to be a modest near-term risk for sentiment and policy expectations, rather than a clear single-party control shift.