Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the election results as "bitter" for the SPD, particularly noting the rise of the far-right AfD as a significant challenge for coalition-building.
The AfD emerged as the strongest party in Thuringia and a close second in Saxony, demonstrating a troubling trend of support among young voters aged 18-29.
Scholz emphasized the need for lawmakers to form coalitions without the far-right AfD, highlighting the difficulties facing the ruling coalition in these regional elections.
Polling showed that 36% of young voters in Thuringia supported the AfD, indicating a growing appeal of the party among the youth demographic in contrast with previous trends.
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