Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election

Polling stations open in Saxony-Anhalt with anti-immigration party AfD predicted to gain 41% vote share German voterswent to the polls on Sunday for a crucial regional election where the far-right, anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is expected to win. AfD, polling at more than 40% for months in Saxony-Anhalt, even has its sights on winning its first-ever state government, although this is far from assured. Continue reading...