AfD wins regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Alternative for Germany (AfD)
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
September 6, 2026
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The far-right AfD party won a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt but fell short of an absolute majority. The result is seen as a significant blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his centre-right party. Mainstream parties continue to refuse to form a coalition with the AfD.
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