On September 6, 2026, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a decisive victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election with approximately 41% of the vote, securing a historic foothold to advance restrictions on immigration, restore ties with Russia, cut Ukraine support, and exit the euro.
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A large AfD victory would pile more pressure onto Merz and his increasingly unpopular coalition. The party has been polling at more than 40%.
Polling stations open in Saxony-Anhalt with anti-immigration party AfD predicted to gain 41% vote share German voterswent to the polls on Sunday for a crucial regional election where the far-right, anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is expected to win. AfD, polling at more than 40% for months in Saxony-Anhalt, even has its sights on winning its first-ever state
If the AfD can win, it will secure a foothold for advancing its agenda to heavily restrict immigration, restore ties with Russia, cut support to Ukraine and quit the euro.