Far-right AfD poised for historic regional victory in Saxony-Anhalt
Source Summary
Germany's far-right AfD party is polling at 40% or higher in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of the 6 September 2026 regional election. An absolute majority would make the AfD the first far-right party to lead a German region since 1945. The party's campaign emphasizes nostalgia for 'the Germany of old' using East German symbols and aesthetics, capitalizing on long-standing economic decline and declining trust in traditional parties.
Why it matters
A far-right party leading a German region for the first time since 1945 would mark a significant shift in post-war German politics and regional governance.
