German parties back federal mandate to block AfD state government

SPD, Greens, and The Left have joined the CDU in supporting a federal mandate to prevent an AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt, with Greens citing strong justification. This marks a rare cross-party alignment against a state-level political outcome, potentially escalating constitutional tensions. The move is unprecedented in post-war Germany and could trigger legal and political conflict over federal intervention in state affairs.