The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is on the brink of securing its first-ever win in a German state election, as voters in the eastern state of Thuringia head to the polls. The AfD has emerged as the frontrunner, according to recent polls, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape of the region. The party, known for its nationalist and anti-immigration stance, has gained considerable support in Thuringia, a state that has become a stronghold for the AfD in recent years. The AfD's rise in Thuringia is emblematic of broader political trends in Germany's eastern states, where the...