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The BSW narrowly failed in the federal election, but entered the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt. It could play a key role in forming a government.
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BSW enters the Magdeburg state parliament And suddenly Sahra Wagenknecht is a power factor again
Narrowly failed in the federal election, narrowly in the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt: The BSW could play the decisive role in the fight for the prime ministership. The Wagenknecht party has a plan. But how realistic is it?
Sebastian Fischer, Timo Lehmann and Marc Röhlig report from Magdeburg and Hamburg
September 7, 2026, 2:55 a.m
After the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the AfD became the strongest force, Union faction leader Thorsten Frei spoke on the Maybrit-Illner program about the political turning point, the halving of the CDU and the lack of clarity about a possible government coalition. He warned of the consequences of an AfD government, especially with regard to security policy and Russia-related issues, while other guests such as Beatrix von Storch and Dieter Hallervorden discussed cultural policy and the incompatibility decision.

The AfD wins the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8 percent of the vote, but misses an absolute majority. The BSW entered the state parliament for the first time with 5.3 percent. The CDU collapses to 17.2 percent and loses all direct mandates. Protests against the AfD triumph are taking place in several German cities.

The AfD won the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, but is without an absolute majority. The CDU follows in second place. Prime Minister Schulze also lost his direct mandate. The article is not fully readable due to access restrictions.
A gunman attacked Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign appearance at the Canfield Fair in Ohio, injuring several aides and being arrested. Acton was uninjured. The incident comes amid an increase in political violence in the United States.

At a campaign appearance for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton in Canfield, Ohio, a gunman attacked her and others. Acton, who is a doctor, was uninjured and helped at least one injured person. The attacker Patrick H., 38 years old from the area, was overpowered by security forces. Her Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy also condemned the violence.

The AfD won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8 percent of the vote, more than doubling its 2021 result. The CDU received 17.2 percent, the SPD 9.3 percent, the Greens 8.9 percent and the Left 8.6 percent. The FDP failed to pass the five percent hurdle with 2.6 percent, while the BSW narrowly entered the state parliament with 5.3 percent. Voter turnout was 77.8 percent, a record high.