AfD Wins Election in Eastern German State

The far-right AfD won a state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, according to headlines dated September 7, 2026. Elon Musk congratulated the party on its victory, and the AfD said it wants to cooperate with Musk and create a special economic zone for eastern Germany. US President Donald Trump and Hungary's Viktor Orbán were among international politicians whose reactions were reported. The win was described as the AfD's first such victory in Germany since the Third Reich.