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Saxony-Anhalt holds elections on September 6 that could see the far-right AfD govern a German state for the first time.

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Is Germany’s weak economy boosting the right-wing AfD?

Is Germany’s weak economy boosting the right-wing AfD?

Could economic concerns help propel the Alternative for Germany into leading a state government for the first time?Business08/27/2026August 27, 202606:02 min

What does Saxony-Anhalt’s election mean for migrants?

What does Saxony-Anhalt’s election mean for migrants?

For many migrants, the September 6 Saxony-Anhalt state election raises questions about their security and future.Politics08/27/2026August 27, 2026

Saxony-Anhalt election: Why the AfD is so strong

Saxony-Anhalt election: Why the AfD is so strong

Saxony-Anhalt is a structurally weak, predominantly rural state. Could it become the first to be governed by the AfD? Politics08/26/2026August 26, 2026

Bauhaus Manifesto: Broad alliance promoting artistic freedom

Bauhaus Manifesto: Broad alliance promoting artistic freedom

Numerous Bauhaus supporters are uniting against a nationalist movement they say is hostile to culture.Architecture08/21/2026August 21, 2026

How one region in eastern Germany is getting a second chance

How one region in eastern Germany is getting a second chance

After decades of population decline, Saxony-Anhalt is seeing a surprising turnaround. But why is the trend at risk?Politics08/18/2026August 18, 202607:13 min

What if Germany’s far-right AfD party wins in Saxony-Anhalt?

What if Germany’s far-right AfD party wins in Saxony-Anhalt?

The party is heading for a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt. What’s at stake for law and order, schools and culture?Politics08/17/2026August 17, 202619:34 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight

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Germany’s far-right AfD vows to ‘make history’

As the AfD looks set to take power in a German state, the party front-runner in Saxony-Anhalt outlines his plans to DW.Politics05/22/2026May 22, 2026

Germany’s AfD bonds with Austrian far-right extremists

AfD officials are openly reaching out to Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner and his Identitarian Movement.Politics01/31/2026January 31, 2026

In eastern Germany, youths embrace nationalism, extremism

In many parts of eastern Germany, Nazi symbols have become a common sight. DW went to Dessau to find out why.Society06/30/2025June 30, 2025All content (190) on this topic

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