Germany's Far-Right AfD Expected to Gain Power in State Elections

AfD Likely to Secure Majority in Saxony-Anhalt

The AfD is likely to secure a majority in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections. This could be the first time in post-war German history that they control a state government. The election is scheduled for September 6, 2026.

• First potential state control in post-war German history
• Election scheduled for September 6, 2026

Distrust in Merz Government and AfD's Strategy

Growing distrust in the Merz government has highlighted AfD's hardline conservative strategy. Economic slowdown and rising energy costs under Chancellor Merz have increased public dissatisfaction, while AfD rallies support with anti-immigration, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-climate policies.

• Public dissatisfaction due to economic slowdown and rising energy costs under Chancellor Merz
• AfD rallies support with anti-immigration, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-climate policies

Potential Information Access Restrictions and Cultural Shifts

If the AfD gains power, information access restrictions and cultural shifts are expected. The federal government seeks to limit information access to an AfD-led government, while AfD plans to revise history textbooks and withdraw from public broadcasting.

• Federal government seeks to limit information access to AfD-led government
• AfD plans to revise history textbooks and withdraw from public broadcasting