Voting processes - The AfD emerges as the leading party in Thuringia for the European elections.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) took the lead in the European election in Thuringia, receiving 30.7% of the votes, as per the latest data from the state election authority. The party is viewed as being right-wing extremist by the state's constitution protection. Meanwhile, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) came in second place with 23.2% of the votes.
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The victory of the AfD in the European elections in Thuringia raised concerns among state constitutional protection due to their perceived right-wing extremist views. In contrast, the Elections for municipalities in Erfurt, also a part of Thuringia, saw different results. The AfD did not secure a leading position in those elections. The Free State of Thuringia is known for its frequent elections, with both European and State elections taking place regularly. The state is also involved in legal battles, such as the one over an AfD protest, as demonstrated by Steinmeier's involvement.
