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AfD Hits Record 19% in Baden-Württemberg, Surges in Polls

3/10/2026

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a record regional result in Baden-Wurttemberg, securing nearly 19%.
It rose from just under 10% in 2021 and finished third behind the Greens and CDU.
AfD's federal co-chair, Tino Chrupalla, called the outcome a "huge success."
The result reflects growing dissatisfaction with mainstream parties on immigration and EU policies.
Recent polls place AfD at 24%–25% of Germans, closely behind the CDU/CSU.

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Story summary

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a record regional result in Baden-Wurttemberg, securing nearly 19%.
It rose from just under 10% in 2021 and finished third behind the Greens and CDU.
AfD's federal co-chair, Tino Chrupalla, called the outcome a "huge success."
The result reflects growing dissatisfaction with mainstream parties on immigration and EU policies.
Recent polls place AfD at 24%–25% of Germans, closely behind the CDU/CSU.