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Could Germany’s far right take power in a state for the first time?

Published 5 September 2026 · europe

A regional election this weekend could fundamentally change the political landscape in Germany. The far-right AfD is on course for a resounding victory and could

A regional election this weekend could fundamentally change the political landscape in Germany. The far-right AfD is on course for a resounding victory and could take over a state government for the first time.

The latest opinion polls puts the AfD at 42%. That’s nearly double their closest rivals the conservative CDU. 00:00 AfD Leads in Saxony-Anhalt: The stakes of Sunday's state election 01:05 How the anti-AfD firewall was built and why it is now being questioned 01:55 Tom Nuttall (Economist) on polling accuracy 03:29 Inside an AfD rally 05:09 Voter anger, migration, and Ukraine: What is driving AfD support 06:23 Has the firewall backfired?

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