AfD wins election in Saxony-Anhalt, but government formation remains unclear

The AfD clearly won the election, but missed out on an absolute majority. Who should govern now? There are several options – and none of them are simple.

Election winner Siegmund the day after the election in Berlin: Will he still be Prime Minister? Photo: REUTERS

Berlin. Saxony-Anhalt voted, the AfD achieved a historic election victory, the CDU lost resoundingly. And yet on the Monday after the election it is completely unclear what will happen next. Who will form the state government? Who will be Prime Minister?

Several CDU politicians note that the government mandate clearly lies with the AfD. However, it remains unclear whether the party, which is classified as right-wing extremist, will even attempt to form a government.

This is due to the complicated numbers. The AfD missed an absolute majority. But there is also no sign of an alliance between the parties that have ruled out a coalition with the right-wing populists. Saxony-Anhalt is facing days of uncertainty, possibly even weeks. Seven scenarios are now conceivable:

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