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Far-right party in Saxony-Anhalt moves towards absolute majority

Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered between 44% and 44.5% in the Saxony-Anhalt election, surpassing the CDU, which is plummeting according to projections.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved significant results in the Saxony-Anhalt elections, obtaining between 44% and 44.5% of the votes, according to exit polls. This figure places the party in a favorable position to secure an absolute majority in the regional parliament.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which currently leads the regional government, would suffer a drastic fall, going from 40 seats to only 16, according to the same polls. The CDU, under the leadership of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, finds itself in a critical situation facing the rising popularity of the AfD.

Projections indicate that the AfD could potentially govern alone; however, this depends on whether the Alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht, a left-nationalist party, can enter the regional parliament. Its success or failure will be crucial in shaping the future government.

According to several reports, the election in Saxony-Anhalt is significant due to its history. In the past, in 1932, the NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) secured its first regional presidency in this same area. The German Church has called for voting against the far-right in this context.

This possible advance of the AfD also reflects a shift in the political landscape of Germany, where uncertainty about the stability of democracy has been a recurring theme. The strength of the party in Saxony-Anhalt could influence other regional and national elections.

Voices from various quarters have expressed concern about the rise of the far-right and have urged citizens not to forget history, while others analyze the implications of the electoral results.

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