AfD politician Tobias Rausch has been elected as the first president of a German state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. The election took place during the inaugural session in Magdeburg.
In Lower Saxony, voters decided on numerous mayors and district administrators in runoffs across 123 municipalities, indicating a clear defeat for the AfD.
Sunday's regional elections show significant gains for the AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and a victory for the radical left Die Linke in Berlin, marking a shift in the political landscape.
In the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, AfD emerges victorious in Mecklenburg, while Linke surpasses CDU in Berlin, with significant implications for Chancellor Merz.
The state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2026 is approaching. Initial results will be presented in a live graphic, providing an overview of the election outcomes for the parties.
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.
Numerous large-scale events are registered for the upcoming state election weekend in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting the police to deploy all available forces.
In a televised debate ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election, Minister President Schulze and AfD candidate Siegmund confronted each other over key issues.
Shortly before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, MDR displayed a black screen to warn of a possible AfD government, as researchers see the region's growth at risk.
AfD politician Sichert has suffered a defeat at the administrative court regarding his eligibility for the district election in Friesland, with Bothe also affected.
The alliance led by Sahra Wagenknecht and a football club in Magdeburg express necessary considerations regarding the political situation post-election.
A recent survey shows the AfD continuing to lead in Saxony-Anhalt. The BSW could also enter the state parliament, which may impact government formation.
Union parliamentary group leader Thorsten Frei emphasized that collaboration with the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would be unacceptable. This aligns with a nationwide fundamental resolution of the CDU.
In Bavaria, the deputy faction leader of the AfD, Nolte, is being monitored by the state domestic intelligence agency.
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