Germany: why AfD won in Saxony Anhalt, and what happens next

Tuesday, September 8th 2026 - 09:21 UTC

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By Ed Turner (*)

The results of Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6 were far worse than feared for the country’s mainstream political parties. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) came close to winning a majority of votes, with 43.8%. This was about 4% higher than polls had suggested. Read full article

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”The AfD , , , of course each time it is blocked from realising (sic) its aims by courts or other parties, it can claim to be a victim of establishment stitch-ups. This is a common populist tactic.” It's only a tactic if there is 'stitch-up'. The AfD has, since its inception been labelled 'far right'. True or false, their opponents are NEVER labelled 'far left'. Germany rightfully frets over its history. The NADSP was elected to power initially and then Adolf turned to shut down democratic representation. The same can be said about Allende, Maduro, Ortega and a host of similar 'populist progressives'. When will it dawn on people that the common thread running through the manipulated machinations is the abuse of democracy itself. 250 years ago some wise rebels understood the perils of unfettered democracy and instituted a power balanced republic instead. Unfortunately, that experiment, too, is now in danger of failing, undermined self-interested powers.
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