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Saxony-Anhalt elections could mark far-right victory in Germany

This Sunday’s elections may result in the AfD achieving its first majority in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt, signaling a shift in the political landscape.

6 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Polling stations opened this Sunday, June 6, in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany. These regional elections are seen as a milestone, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) could secure an absolute majority, according to pre-election surveys.

Around 1.7 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots for the new members of the regional parliament. Voting will close at 6 PM local time and 1 PM Brasília time, as reported by various news sources.

A potential victory for the AfD signifies a possible breaking of the cordon sanitaire that has isolated the far-right within the context of Germany's political system, which could have significant implications for the country's political future.

Expectations surrounding this election are high, with the AfD poised to achieve a historic result, unprecedented since the end of World War II, attracting the attention of analysts and opponents alike.

Surveys indicate that the election could alter the dynamics of parties in the region and potentially across the country, as the AfD seeks to establish a new political presence that anticipates a significant impact on the parliament.

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