Polls open in regional election in eastern Germany that could bring a far-right state government to power

Polls opened Sunday in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt for a regional election. The vote is being closely watched as it could result in the first far-right state government in Germany since the end of World War II.

The election carries significant historical weight, as the potential victory of a far-right party would mark a departure from the political landscape established in the post-war era. Voters are deciding on the composition of the state government, with the outcome carrying implications for the nation's broader political trajectory.