Saxony-Anhalt Election Sees Far-Right AfD Poised for Historic Win
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt are turning out in large numbers as the far-right AfD threatens to lead a German state government for the first time.
Read the full story → · Latest coverage 6 Sept 2026, 0:55 pm UTC
Key moments · 5
Linke candidate refuses handshake with AfD rival
DIE WELT ↗Polling stations open for Saxony-Anhalt regional election
La Repubblica ↗AfD's Ulrich Siegmund casts his vote
Euronews ↗Voter turnout significantly higher than in 2021
Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026 ↗AfD leads in polls, CDU faces challenges
ARD Tagesschau ↗


