Thuringia Holds State Elections

ERFURT, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 1: A screen projects initial results following Thuringia state elections as people watch in the cafeteria of the Thuringia State Parliament at on September 1, 2024 in Erfurt, Germany. Initial results show the far-right Alternative for Germany finishing in first place, at 30.5%, ahead of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) with 24.5% and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) with 16%. The east German states of Saxony and Thuringia both hold state elections on this day. (Footage by Christian Ender/Getty Images)