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AfD Surges to 40% in Saxony-Anhalt Ahead of Elections

4/15/2026

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) stands at around 40% in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of state elections in September 2026.
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD lead candidate, emphasized strict deportation policies during a recent congress.
The AfD manifesto calls for radical changes in migration, education, and welfare, including targeting Ukrainian refugees.
The rise in support, attributed to economic disparities and anti-immigration sentiment following past attacks by migrants, challenges Germany's established parties.

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) stands at around 40% in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of state elections in September 2026.
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD lead candidate, emphasized strict deportation policies during a recent congress.
The AfD manifesto calls for radical changes in migration, education, and welfare, including targeting Ukrainian refugees.
The rise in support, attributed to economic disparities and anti-immigration sentiment following past attacks by migrants, challenges Germany's established parties.