The populist far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland has emerged as the winner in a crucial state election in Germany, exit polls have projected, but it remains unclear as to whether it will be able to form a government and become the first far-right party to gain power at regional or parliament level since the second world war.
Initial exit polls showed the party to have secured 44.5% of the vote, decisively ahead of the Christian Democrats of the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in a contest that was being followed across the world.
44.5% for the AfD! 🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
Saxony-Anhalt ist cheering.
This is the greatest chance for Germany after Angela Merkel initiated the destruction of our homeland.Thank God heroes like Prime Minister candidate @UlrichSiegmund never gave up. pic.twitter.com/0ZAQVWYarQ
— Naomi Seibt (@NaomiSeibt) September 6, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt: Far-right AfD secures huge lead in key vote
