AfD Projected to Win Mecklenburg-Vorpommern With 38% of Vote

The AfD (Alternative for Germany) is projected to win Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's state election with 38%, according to German broadcaster ZDF's forecast after polls closed at 6 p.m. local time. The CDU (Christian Democrats) barely cleared the threshold to stay in parliament. Other parties refuse to partner with the AfD, so it will likely remain out of government despite placing first.