AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt elections signals a shift in European policy towards Russia and Ukraine
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The victory of the Alternative for Germany party in regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote indicates growing support in Europe for politicians opposed to unconditional aid to Ukraine and in favor of a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Russia, including the leaders of France and Italy.
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Why It Matters
There is growing support in Europe for political forces criticizing unconditional financial and military aid to Ukraine and advocating a diplomatic solution to the conflict with Russia, reflecting a change in public sentiment after more than two years of war.
The victory of the AfD party in regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt indicates changes in European policy towards Russia and Ukraine.
Politicians who oppose unconditional support for Ukraine and favor a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia are gaining popularity in Europe.
MOSCOW, September 7 – RIA Novosti. The victory of the Alternative for Germany in the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt is a sign of changes in European policy towards Russia and Ukraine, Bloomberg reports.
“It’s not just about Germany. In France and Italy, the second and third largest EU countries, <...> leaders are pursuing a policy towards Kyiv that echoes Moscow’s theses,” the publication says.
Thus, the leader of the French National Rally party, Jordan Bardella, opposes unconditional support for Ukraine. At the same time, the leader of the right-wing National Future party, European Deputy Roberto Vannacci, is gaining popularity in Italy: his program is based on a tough anti-immigration policy and calls for a peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia.
“Potential allies are approaching the centers of power in the capitals of the three largest European countries,” journalists note.
In the elections to the Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won with 43.8% of the votes, and the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, which relied on increased military spending, received 17.2%.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Other EU countries may follow Germany's example and reduce the level of military aid to Ukraine
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- How will an AfD victory affect German federal politics?
- Will other EU countries follow the example of reducing support for Ukraine?
- How will Russia react to a potential weakening of the EU's unified position on Ukraine?
