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Key events 1m ago: AfD state leader thanks Elon Musk for support after Saxony-Anhalt win. On Sunday night, Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s lead candidate, thanked Musk on X for his support and perspective on political developments. He added, "I would very much welcome the opportunity for strong and constructive cooperation." Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany party (AfD), was also mentioned in a previous post by Musk, who congratulated her on the projected win.
Morning opening: What now after AfD's election triumph? Jakub Krupa reports that the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has won the Saxony-Anhalt state election, securing victory without a majority in the state parliament. This outcome has triggered chaotic discussions about potential scenarios, including a minority government supported by the far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance on an issue-by-issue basis, or even a snap election to resolve the deadlock.
The embattled German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is expected to address the situation around lunchtime. German media reports show him looking glum, indicating heightened pressure on him. Political reactions from across Europe are anticipated, with no doubt more developments to follow.
Additionally, there are ongoing developments in Greenland, where Ursula von der Leyen is expected to visit amid renewed US interest in the territory. Meanwhile, the funeral of Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić is also being closely monitored. This is a live update from Jakub Krupa, reporting from Europe Live on Friday, 4 September 2026.
Source: The Guardian
