SPD Edges Out AfD in Tight Brandenburg Election

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) successfully outpaced the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Brandenburg state election, winning 32% of the vote against AfD's 29%, as per an exit poll by ZDF.

In a closely watched race, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) have successfully fended off the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Brandenburg's state election.

According to an exit poll released by broadcaster ZDF, the SPD secured 32% of the vote, narrowly outpacing AfD's 29%.

The victory marks a significant achievement for the SPD, which had been trailing the AfD throughout the campaign.

(With inputs from agencies.)