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AfD reaches nearly 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, close to an absolute majority

The far-right AfD approaches a majority in Saxony-Anhalt, opening possibilities for a solo government.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Recent projections indicate that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured around 44% of the votes in Saxony-Anhalt. This result places the far-right party on the brink of achieving an absolute majority in the state, potentially allowing it to govern for the first time in a German state.

The situation stems from a growing trend of support for the AfD, which according to some exit polls, is very close to reaching a majority. This advance comes amid a context where the cordon sanitaire established to contain the far-right is weakening, leaving conventional parties with few options.

The increase in votes for the AfD has raised questions about the possibility of this political formation governing alone. It remains unclear how other parties will react to these results, which could alter the political landscape in the region.

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