AfD landslide in Saxony-Anhalt delivers setback for Germany’s governing course
The AfD recorded a landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, prompting warnings about the strength of the far right. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would stay the course.
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Why it matters
The result could increase political polarization and pressure Germany’s national government and European partners.
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- Germany's Merz vows to stay course after AfD's landslide state victory ↗thelocal.de · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
- Germany's Merz vows to stay course after AfD's landslide state victory ↗thelocal.de · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
- Five BSW Seats Decide Whether AfD Governs Saxony-Anhalt ↗hngn.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC
- Merkel's 'heart bleeds' after AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt ↗dw.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
- AfD Landslide Shakes Germany as Pressure Mounts on Chancellor Merz ↗sunatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 7:31 PM UTC
- Merz Vows to Stay as AfD Scores Landslide in Germany - Novinite.com ↗novinite.com · Recorded source date: Sep 8, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
- AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt 'Tectonic Upheaval' for German Politics ↗jewishpress.com · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
- 'We've made history': Far-right AfD claims crushing victory in Saxony-Anhalt ↗thelocal.de · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
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