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AfD Claims Saxony-Anhalt Win, Eyes National Government Momentum

8/24/2026

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AfD co-leader Alice Weidel says the party will form the government in Saxony-Anhalt.
An Infratest dimap poll shows AfD at 41 % support, ahead of the CDU’s 24 %.
Weidel predicts a Saxony-Anhalt win will give AfD momentum toward a future national victory.
The party calls for tougher immigration rules and for Germany to leave passport-free Schengen travel.

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AfD co-leader Alice Weidel says the party will form the government in Saxony-Anhalt.
An Infratest dimap poll shows AfD at 41 % support, ahead of the CDU’s 24 %.
Weidel predicts a Saxony-Anhalt win will give AfD momentum toward a future national victory.
The party calls for tougher immigration rules and for Germany to leave passport-free Schengen travel.