Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is celebrating a projected victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, as exit polls indicate they are set to win over 44% of the vote. The party has described the projected result as a "historic outcome," exceeding earlier opinion poll predictions.
Despite the strong showing, AfD leaders are awaiting final results to determine if they have secured enough seats in the state parliament to govern. The formation of a governing coalition may depend on whether smaller parties surpass the 5% threshold required to enter the parliament. Supporters gathered at AfD headquarters to celebrate the projected results.