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Ulrich Siegmund wants to become the first AfD Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt in mid-December. The Left, the Greens, the SPD and parts of the CDU are checking whether they can still avert this and are looking for an alternative candidate.
Change of power in Saxony-Anhalt Can the first AfD Prime Minister be prevented?
Ulrich Siegmund wants to become the first AfD Prime Minister in mid-December. The Left, the Greens, the SPD and parts of the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt are checking whether they can still avert this. We are looking for an alternative candidate.
By Timo Lehmann and Marc Röhlig
November 10, 2026, 7:12 p.m
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An alternative candidate is being sought and possibly put forward to prevent Ulrich Siegmund's election as Prime Minister.
Possible · Within weeks

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