Vladimir Putin attributes Europe's ongoing political instability to strategic miscalculations by Western powers, while Germany witnesses a significant political shift as the Alternative for Germany party achieves unprecedented electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt. This landmark victory represents the strongest performance by a far-right faction in German state elections since World War II, prompting reflection among political leaders including former Chancellor Merkel on policy choices that may have contributed to this electoral surge. Established parties continue enforcing their traditional 'firewall' strategy by refusing coalition partnerships with the controversial party.

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