Voting is underway in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) are hoping to make history by becoming the first far-right party to take power at state level since World War Two.⁣ ⁣ The AfD has gathered strong support under 35-year-old top candidate Ulrich Siegmund, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU) under pressure. ⁣ ⁣ The AfD could potentially win an outright majority if several smaller parties fail to cross Germany’s 5% threshold for entering the state parliament.⁣ The election is also being closely watched as a test of Merz’s government. The chancellor has sought to win back support from the AfD by taking a tougher stance on migration and security.⁣ ⁣ Around 1.7 million people are eligible to vote, with polling stations due to close at 6 p.m. local time. Initial results are expected shortly afterwards.⁣ ⁣ #Germany #SaxonyAnhalt #AfD #Election #Politics