The party’s 44% plurality in Saxony-Anhalt reflects voter frustration with mainstream parties.
Related stories
Cost of living protests hit Belgium, Italy, Portugal and France
Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh
Protesters allege police brutality as violent clashes rage on in Albania
Al Jazeera reporter harassed, struck on head amid France protests, looting
Looters seize on massive French protests to raid and vandalise shops
Iranian TV airs video said to show tanker explosion in Hormuz