The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is "very, very close" to taking power, its deputy parliamentary leader has told the BBC, after a historic victory in elections for the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.

The victory of a far-right party in a German state election has raised alarm across Europe. Many fear it heralds the demise of an anti-fascist consensus dating back to the defeat of the Nazis.

The hosts of MS NOW's "Morning Joe" reacted Tuesday to the ongoing rise of the far-right in Germany, warning that Europe's political center has been "hollowed out" in recent years by immigration and economic issues.

By IntelliNews The far-right Alternative for Germany's (AfD) sweeping victory in Saxony-Anhalt has triggered a strong response across Central Europe, raising the question of whether the result is an isolated protest vote or an early warning of a broader nationalist shift that could reshape European politics,

Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and now pushes Baltic Sea allies to form a rapid-response hybrid warfare task force.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Left: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Right: Soldiers recite the pledge at the first roll call and pledge of the Bundeswehr's Home Guard Regiment 5 in the courtyard of Ehrenstein Castle.

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The "European Railway Station Index" has been published for the fifth time. It highlights the best and worst train stations in Europe and provides insight into the current state of European railways.

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Tusk has been particularly critical of the outcome in Saxony-Anhalt, while Sánchez points out that "extremist threat is gaining ground." But there are also those who celebrate the result: Salvini in Italy or Prime Minister Orban in Hungary.