Poland Voices Concern Over Far-Right AfD's Strong Showing in German State Vote
Poland's foreign minister says the far-right AfD's near-majority win in a German state election is a very worrying sign for Europe.
Poland has expressed serious unease over the outcome of a regional election in Germany, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party came within striking distance of an absolute majority.
Speaking on Monday, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski described the result in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt as a deeply disturbing development. He noted that the party fell just short of securing a full parliamentary majority, but stressed that the overall performance was nonetheless a cause for significant concern.
Sikorski's remarks, made during an interview with Polish radio station Radio Vox FM, underline the nervousness in Warsaw over the political trajectory of its largest European neighbour. The AfD's strong showing is seen as a bellwether for shifting political currents in Germany, with potential implications for the broader European Union.
The comments come as European governments watch closely for signs of rising nationalist sentiment within the bloc's core member states.