This weekend’s electoral win for the Alternative für Deutschland in Saxony-Anhalt has sent shockwaves through Germany’s ruling parties.
And it’s a situation that Democrats in the U.S. should probably reflect on, too.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that the party’s loss, with the AfD capturing a plurality of votes—44%—has destabilized his party significantly.
The implication here is that former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s open-door immigration policy has left a lasting mark on the nation, creating challenges for those who either supported it or didn’t push back hard enough.
Remember, back in 2015, Merkel welcomed about a million migrants, many from the Middle East and North Africa, largely for humanitarian reasons.
Regardless of how one views that decision, the consequences have been quite severe.
Take, for instance, the tragic killing of Marius Dick, allegedly at the hands of an Afghan refugee—a single incident in a series of well-publicized crimes involving immigrants.
And consider that data from 2025 suggests Algerians in Germany are 26 times more likely to commit serious violent crimes compared to native Germans.
Plus, it seems a rape network similar to those that have caused chaos in the UK may be forming in Nuremberg, largely fueled by the influx of migrants.
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are also feeling the pressure of competition from low-wage immigrant workers.
However, liberal elites stubbornly refuse to acknowledge any potential drawbacks of mass immigration from cultures that don’t necessarily align with the norms of Germany.
This resistance is echoed in America: On day one of President Joe Biden’s administration, he lifted immigration restrictions under the same humanitarian banner.
The repercussions of that move are still playing out: each incident of violence or crime by an undocumented individual puts part of the blame on Biden and the Democrats.
And there’s a backlash brewing: a noticeable decline in support for Democrats over immigration, which has likely contributed to Donald Trump’s resurgence ahead of 2024.
This is just another reminder that when politicians ignore the serious risks associated with mass migration and choose to enable it instead, they face consequences at the polls.
