AfD seeks a path to government after winning in…

AfD seeks a path to government after winning in Saxony-Anhalt

10.09.2026 19:26 HotInfo

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is working out how to form a government without an absolute majority after winning the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. The party's state leader, Ulrich Siegmund, said the aim is to create the most stable cabinet possible, while also acknowledging the possibility of governing with a majority of just a single vote. lidovky.cz ↗

To have its candidate elected as state premier, AfD will need the support of other parties. Siegmund had previously called too narrow a majority a risk, but softened his stance after the founding meeting of the parliamentary group. The party thus faces the question of whether it can push through its political agenda even without a majority of its own.

The election result triggered reactions across Germany. According to several commentaries, AfD's success is putting pressure on the federal government and on the Social Democrats, who are speaking of the need for political change. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressed his own recommendations to Berlin following the election result.

The past of some AfD candidates also attracted attention. Media outlets highlighted the problematic life stories of several members of the new parliamentary group, including a candidate who faced questions over his past. At the same time, representatives of towns and municipalities warned that the region faces a difficult situation during a period of political uncertainty.

Further developments will depend on negotiations in the state parliament and on whether AfD secures the support needed to form a government.

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