Right-wing AfD makes historic gains in west German election

The party gained record-breaking support in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg outside of its political heartland

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has scored a record result in Baden‑Wurttemberg’s regional elections, doubling its vote share from the previous election and achieving its highest result outside its traditional heartland.

The right-wing party finished third in the election held over the weekend, behind the Greens and...