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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won the Saxony-Anhalt elections in Germany’s east, according to exit polls, becoming the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II. For the AfD, the Saxony-Anhalt elections are a stepping stone towards its larger ambition: securing national power in the 2029 federal elections.
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Exit polls: Germany’s far-right AfD holds clear lead in Saxony-Anhalt election
politico.eu
06.09.2026
Far-right AfD set for historic win in crucial Germany state election, exit polls show
independent.co.uk
06.09.2026
Germany’s far-right AfD landslide winner in key Saxony-Anhalt vote, early results suggest
france24.com
06.09.2026
Far-right AfD surges in German state elections, exit polls show
ft.com
06.09.2026
German far-right set for big win in eastern state - exit polls
bbc.co.uk
06.09.2026
All eyes on Saxony-Anhalt – what will AfD do if it wins German state poll?
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05.09.2026
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