German far-right AfD party scores historic win in eastern state election
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AfD's victory in Thuringia marks the first time since WWII that a far-right party appears on course to enter a state parliament, with the far-right party polling at over 32% according to exit polls published on Sunday.
The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia, Björn Höcke, has called his party’s success in Sunday’s state elections a "historic victory".
It's the first time since World War II that a far-right party appears set to enter a state parliament, with the AfD polling at over 32% of the vote, according to Sunday's exit polls.
"I am overjoyed. I am proud of my state ... I am proud of the many, many volunteers who came to us, especially from the associations in the west of the country, and campaigned here. We have achieved a historic result," Höcke said.
"For the first time in its still young party history, the AfD has become the strongest parliamentary force after 11 years. And that fills me with great, great, great pride and satisfaction."
