AfD leads ahead of the elections in Saxony-Anhalt…

AfD leads ahead of the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, democrats warn of risks

02.09.2026 08:00 HotInfo 2

Ahead of the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, set to take place on September 6, AfD leads in all polls by a significant margin. According to pre-election expectations, the party could achieve a historic result and, for the first time, find itself in a position where the possibility of it forming its own government would also be discussed.

At the center of attention is AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund, who is attracting considerable interest from supporters during the campaign. Media outlets are also examining who might fill key positions if AfD were to win an absolute majority. Siegmund has not yet disclosed a possible cabinet composition.

These developments are sparking a broader political debate. According to a SPIEGEL-Ipsos-Politikmonitor survey, a large proportion of Germans fear that an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt would pose a risk to democracy and would also have negative consequences for migrants. However, former Green politician Marianne Birthler emphasizes that, in her view, democratically minded people still form the majority in eastern Germany as well.

The campaign is also accompanied by disputes involving other parties. The Greens in Saxony-Anhalt responded to a renewed debate about the right-wing extremist past of the husband of their leader, Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz. She stated that people can change.

The outcome of the vote could also have an impact on federal politics in Berlin, as a significant AfD success would increase pressure on the CDU, SPD, the Greens, and other democratic parties.

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