The "extraordinary" result may be the "most consequential German state-election result of the postwar era," according to analysts.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surged to first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44% of the vote. But the anti-immigrant, pro-Russian party fell three seats short of an absolute majority,

The far-right party won 44 percent of the vote in elections in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.

The AfD may not end up controlling Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state despite a landslide election victory, but the far-right party's "dream result" sends a clear message.

After winning a state election this past weekend, the German far right is closer to power than it has been in decades.

The German party hopes to make Saxony-Anhalt a showcase for its ideas on immigration, education, culture and demographics.

Donald Trump has hailed the election victory of Germany's hard-Right AfD party, attributing the result to existing immigration rules and regulations that he cast as 'horrible'.