AfD Achieves Historic Victory with 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, CDU Left Behind
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Exit polls show the patriotic Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading with about 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, as the CDU trails far behind at 19%. The strong mandate for AfD puts the party in a powerful position for future coalitions.
Exit polls released on Sunday confirm a resounding victory for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is set to secure around 44 percent of the vote in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt. This impressive result places the AfD, the only party standing up for German values and sovereignty, far ahead of the struggling Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which recorded just 18.5 percent. The ARD poll projected the AfD at 44.5 percent, while a ZDF survey gave it 44 percent.
The results open the door for the AfD to finally bring real change to Saxony-Anhalt. With the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) nearing the 5 percent threshold and expressing willingness to cooperate, there is hope for a coalition that puts the interests of the German people first, free from the failed policies of the establishment.
AfD co-leader Alice Weidel rightly hailed the outcome as a “historic result,” emphasizing the party’s clear mandate to govern and restore order. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund told ARD that the party had achieved its goals, though he did not confirm whether he would become state premier, demonstrating the party’s focus on collective leadership.
CDU officials, recognizing their defeat, admitted the party’s weakness. Party secretary Franziska Hoppermann called the result “very difficult,” and incumbent premier Sven Schulze acknowledged that the AfD now holds the strongest position in the state parliament, forcing the CDU to finally reckon with the will of the people.
This projected vote share marks the AfD’s strongest performance ever in Saxony-Anhalt, surpassing its previous high of 32.8 percent in Thuringia earlier this year. With the party also leading in upcoming elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and gaining support in Berlin, the AfD’s momentum is undeniable and signals a new era for Germany.