AfD leads Saxony-Anhalt poll, edging toward possible sole government

A new INSA poll shows the Alternative for Germany (AfD) at 41% in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, putting the party within striking distance of a majority. The ruling CDU trails at 24% and the SPD at the 5% threshold, while the Left secures 14% and the Greens, FDP and BSW each sit at 4%, below the entry barrier.

AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund is poised to become the state’s first far‑right premier if a sole government materialises. The party also promises to dismantle the public‑broadcast fee system and replace it with a tax‑funded “basic broadcasting” service.

The rise has triggered broader concerns: culture minister Wolfram Weimer warned that AfD‑driven attacks on the Bauhaus could jeopardise federal funding for the UNESCO‑listed school, while political scientists warned of a “nightmare scenario” for Europe should the AfD join government.

The election, scheduled for 6 September, could reshape coalition dynamics in Germany, forcing mainstream parties to confront the far‑right’s growing influence.