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Exit polls on Sept. 6 have placed the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) at roughly 44.5%, with the CDU falling to about 18.5%. If final results confirm an AfD majority, the party would form its first regional government; whether it can govern will depend on which smaller parties clear the 5% threshold and whether the CDU can build a blocking majority.
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.
The AfD has surged in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially securing an absolute majority and a first-ever state government in Germany. Major parties rule out coalitions with the far-right, while observers warn of societal and security implications.