Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic breakthrough in eastern state election

Voters in an eastern German state headed to the polls on Sunday for a regional election in which the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is positioned as the clear frontrunner. Recent polling indicates the party could secure a significant victory, with some projections placing their expected vote share at approximately 41 percent.

The election is considered a crucial test for the region, which encompasses territory formerly part of the communist East Germany. The AfD, which maintains an anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly platform, is expected to achieve a historic breakthrough if these polling figures are realized.