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Mayor Warns as AfD Labeled Extremist, Hits 41% Poll Support

5/21/2026

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AfD Labeled Extremist

The Saxony-Anhalt office of the Verfassungsschutz classified the Alternative for Germany as a far-right extremist organization.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approval rating fell to 16% as the AfD leads national polls by seven points.
Ulrich Siegmund is campaigning for the September Saxony-Anhalt state election, where the AfD polls at up to 41% support.
Mayor Daniel Szarata of Halberstadt called the AfD’s poll numbers alarming.

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Mayor Warns

Mayor Daniel Szarata warned that the AfD’s poll numbers in Halberstadt are ‘very, very alarming.’
Daimler Truck announced a €500 million investment in a new logistics centre in Halberstadt, creating 450 jobs, coinciding with opening.
Ulrich Siegmund said he expects to become Saxony-Anhalt’s first AfD state premier.
Citizen Ruediger Printky praised the AfD for acting for Germans amid fuel price hikes.

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AfD Labeled Extremist

The Saxony-Anhalt office of the Verfassungsschutz classified the Alternative for Germany as a far-right extremist organization.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approval rating fell to 16% as the AfD leads national polls by seven points.
Ulrich Siegmund is campaigning for the September Saxony-Anhalt state election, where the AfD polls at up to 41% support.
Mayor Daniel Szarata of Halberstadt called the AfD’s poll numbers alarming.

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