Far-Right Party Gains Power in Germany, Raising Alarms

The AfD's Robert Sesselmann was elected district administrator in Sonneberg, marking the first time the far-right party has held local leadership.
The AfD is Germany's most successful far-right party since World War II and opposes immigration, climate change policies, and the political establishment.
The AfD's victory gives the party control over a district for the first time and the support of a majority of voters there.
Recent polls show the AfD would win about 20% of the national vote, second only to Chancellor Angela Merkel's party.
Officials warn the AfD's growing support could lead to victories in more state and local elections next year.