Handelsblatt46 minutes agoPolitics1 min readGermany

Right-wing extremist party wins state elections in Saxony-Anhalt for the first time with a clear lead

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In the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, a right-wing extremist party received the most votes for the first time in the history of the Federal Republic and clearly distanced itself from the CDU.
The election sparked national and international attention and is seen as a break in the political system.

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Why It Matters

In previous elections in Saxony-Anhalt there had only been signs of a rise in right-wing extremist parties, but this time they achieved the majority of votes for the first time.

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Berlin. Rarely has there been so much attention for an East German state election, both nationally and internationally. What has only been hinted at in previous elections has happened in Saxony-Anhalt: a break in the political system. For the first time in the history of the Federal Republic, a right-wing extremist party received the most votes, with a huge gap to the second-placed CDU. How could this happen and what lessons can be learned from it?

What to Watch

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The right-wing extremist party will try to secure its participation in government in Saxony-Anhalt or at least exert influence on the formation of the coalition.
Likely · Within weeks
The CDU will review its strategy and possibly move to the right to win back lost votes.
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

What specific political consequences will the election results have for the state government?
How will other parties react to the success of the right-wing extremist party?
Is this result a one-time breakout or the start of a long-term trend?