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AfD achieves historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt elections

The far-right AfD wins the elections in Saxony-Anhalt with 44.5%, while the CDU suffers a drastic drop in voter support.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In the elections in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved a historic victory according to exit polls. The party has received an estimated 44.5% of the votes, a significant increase from 20.8% in the previous elections in 2021.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by current Minister President Sven Schulze, is projected to receive 18.5%. This marks a substantial decline compared to the 37.1% the party secured five years ago.

The results indicate that the AfD emerges as the clear winner, commanding a strong majority among both young and older voters. The party seems to not only have secured a major victory but also shifted the political dynamics in the region.

Additionally, the Greens are expected to struggle with around 9%, while the left-wing Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is projected to secure 5%, making it challenging for them in the new formation of the state parliament. There are doubts about whether the BSW will meet the electoral threshold.

These elections are seen as significant, not only at the regional level but also nationally. Various analysts view it as a test for the stability of the current governing coalition in Germany. The shifts in voting patterns and the rise of the AfD could impact the future of German politics.

According to lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD has made history with this victory. However, despite the win, the party appears to fall just short of achieving an absolute majority in the state parliament.

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