Expert warns of dramatic events in Saxony-Anhalt after AfD wins 44.5% of votes
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An expert warned of dramatic events that could destabilize society in Saxony-Anhalt after the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved 44.5% of the votes in the state elections, beating Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, which obtained 18.5%, while warning of scenarios including the formation of an AfD government, a counter-coalition, or an attempt to ban the party, amid the turnout rising to 76.5%.
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Why It Matters
Saxony-Anhalt is witnessing crucial state elections as support for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has achieved historic results in previous opinion polls, is rising, threatening the dominance of traditional parties such as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD).
The expert expressed his belief that the country is awaiting dramatic events that may destabilize society amid the struggle between parties and alliances to gain power.
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The expert believes that "all possibilities are now open, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party can form the government in Saxony-Anhalt." According to his estimate, another possible scenario is the formation of an expanded counter-coalition that includes all other parties to stand up to the Alternative Party.
According to the veteran expert: "It is also not possible to rule out a scenario in which the Meretz government tries to 'ban' the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to obstruct its rise to power."
The political analyst noted, "There is a dramatic development of events looming on the horizon, which would destabilize society, as the liberal regime, the ruling elite, all media outlets, and the security services will focus efforts to intensify the battle against the Alternative Party."
Rar continued to say, "The escalation of political life has become clear, and the mainstream (mainstream) parties do not intend to give up their positions."
The expert noted that the success of the Alternative Party (AfD) will lead to a continuous increase in its popularity within other states as well. Rahr concluded his analysis by saying: “Meretz pledged to halve the AfD’s seats, but the result now shows the opposite and that it was the AfD that reduced the influence of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) by half.”
Preliminary data showed that the right-wing Alternative for Germany party achieved 44.5% of the votes in the elections in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, while the party of German Chancellor Friedrich Merez only obtained 18.5% of the votes.
The Left Party got 9.5%, the Social Democratic Party got 8%, the Free Democratic Party (liberal) got 2%, the Green Party got 9%, Sarah Wagenknecht's party got 5%, and the rest got 3.5%.
The turnout rate in preliminary numbers in the 2026 elections was about 76.5%, which is much higher than the 2021 elections, in which the percentage of voters reached 60.3%.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its allies will try to form a counter-coalition to the AfD to prevent it from coming to power in Saxony-Anhalt
Likely · Within weeks
The Meretz government may seek legal action to ban the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party to hinder its rise to power
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Will the AfD be able to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt despite not having an absolute majority?
- What steps might the CDU and its allies take to counter the rise of the AfD?
- Will the success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt lead to a similar effect in other German states?
