Sachsen-Anhalt's AfD Surge: A European Normality?

In the recent Saxony-Anhalt state election, the far-right AfD party received nearly 45% of the vote according to initial projections, narrowly missing an absolute majority. This result is seen as a potential precedent for how German politics might align with European norms, where right-wing nationalist and sovereignist parties hold significant influence. The outcome has drawn reactions from French media, which previously criticized Germany's moralizing stance towards France's National Rally (RN). Now, there is a sense of vindication as Germany appears to be transitioning from an exception to a more common European political reality. The election's significance lies in its demonstration of the growing presence and power of such parties across Europe, marking a shift in Germany's political landscape.