Germany’s far right eyes election breakthrough as AfD surges in Saxony
Author: Karim NatourPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Germany
Politics

In the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to become the first far-right force to lead a German state government since World War II. The AfD's leading candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, a former CDU member, is leading in the polls with over 40% of the votes. Voters like Mario Jung express their support for the AfD due to its economic policies and hardline stance on immigration.
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