Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is seeking a historic breakthrough in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, which takes place on September 6.
Recent polls put the AfD at more than 40%, giving it a substantial lead over Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU. A victory could make the AfD the first far-right party to lead a German state government since World War II.
The party’s campaign, led by Ulrich Siegmund, has focused heavily on immigration, asylum policy, nationalism and dissatisfaction with Germany’s economic and political direction. The AfD is classified as far-right extremist by Saxony-Anhalt’s domestic intelligence service.
However, winning the largest share of votes does not automatically guarantee government formation. Other major parties have ruled out working with the AfD, meaning coalition mathematics could still prevent it from governing alone.
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