Far-right triumph in eastern Germany leaves migrants questioning their future

The far‑right AfD scored a surprise, historic win in Saxony‑Anhalt, leaving many locals unsettled as conservatives fell to record lows.
Two lawmakers with immigrant backgrounds won seats — a symbolic milestone that winners like Mamad Mohamad called a “poisoned victory.”
Migrant communities and businesses are anxious (some say they’re considering leaving) as AfD pushes tighter immigration, deportations and favors automation over skilled migration, though constitutional limits remain.