Sven Schulze (born 31 July 1979) is a German CDU politician who became Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt in January 2026, after previously serving as Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, Agriculture and Forests (2021–2026) and as a Member of the European Parliament (2014–2021).
Polls have shown the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading by around 40% in Saxony‑Anhalt ahead of the Sept. 6 state election, putting the party within reach of an outright majority. AfD plans include mass deportations, changes to school history teaching and patriotic cultural funding; mainstream parties refuse formal coalitions with it.
The AfD is polling ahead in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of state elections on 6 September, arguing for a patriotic cultural policy and a shift in how German history is taught. The party has pledged to change curricula, raise the flag in schools, and preserve war memorials. Critics warn of risks to liberal democracy and Bauhaus heritage.
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt have gone to the polls as the AfD seeks an absolute majority, potentially breaking Germany’s firewall against governing with the far right. Polls place the party around 40% with CDU close behind; outcomes hinge on 5% threshold results and coalition dynamics. Results are expected this evening.