# Saxony-Anhalt political neutrality controversies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saxony-anhalt-political-neutrality-controversies > Updated: 2026-08-20T00:00:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Political tensions have emerged in Saxony-Anhalt concerning the neutrality of public services and the political stance of the Police Union (GdP). Initial friction arose from a controversy involving volunteer firefighters in Egeln, where the AfD parliamentary group defended personnel following a photograph with state legislator Ulrich Siegmund. This coincided with scrutiny of the GdP and its alleged links to the ‘Democratic Policing Initiative’, which critics claim seeks to undermine non-left-wing governments. The controversy intensified within the GdP following an article by Vice Federal Chairman Sven Hüber. Hüber warned of a potential ‘seizure of power’ by the AfD and reminded officers of their constitutional oath and the duty of remonstrance. This led to a low double-digit number of resignations within the union, as some members viewed the text as an anti-AfD election recommendation. Deputy state chair Nancy Emmel has since stated that the union remains politically neutral. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Police Union in Saxony-Anhalt sees resignations after AfD controversy The Police Union (GdP) in Saxony-Anhalt reports member resignations following controversy over a text warning against a potential AfD seizure of power. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-union-in-saxony-anhalt-sees-resignations-after-afd-controversy ### 2026-08-17: Saxony-Anhalt political tensions rise over firefighter neutrality and police union stances Political friction grows in Saxony-Anhalt as the AfD defends firefighters involved in a photo controversy, while the police union faces scrutiny over calls to resist potential right-wing governance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saxony-anhalt-political-tensions-rise-over-firefighter-neutrality-and-police-union-stances --- Cite as: Saxony-Anhalt political neutrality controversies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/saxony-anhalt-political-neutrality-controversies