Germany's far-right afd has made history with a major election win in theia securing nearly a third of the vote led by controversial figure Bjorn Haka the afd's victory is seen as a significant shift in the Region's political landscape the afd also came close in Saxony underscoring its growing influence in Eastern Germany immigration and Asylum were key issues driving the afd's success reflecting widespread voter dissatisfaction with Federal elections a year away the afd's rise poses challenges for Germany's ruling Coalition and its future the rise of the far right in Germany is reshaping its political landscape stay informed with our latest updates