Exit polls from regional elections in Germany's eastern region of Thuringia show that the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is on track to claim victory, marking the first time since 1945 that a German far-right party is projected to win. Founded in 2013, AfD is projected to secure 33.5% of the vote, surpassing the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) with 24.5%.
In a closely contested race in Saxony, AfD and CDU are neck and neck according to state broadcaster reports. The newly formed left-wing party, the Sarah Wagenknecht alliance (BSW), is expected to secure third place in both Thuringia and Saxony.
