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AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt State Election but Lacks Majority

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6, 2026, receiving 43.8% of the vote but failing to secure a governing majority. The CDU did not win any direct mandates, and the previous coalition will end, leaving the AfD to navigate potential coalition challenges. The election results may influence the political landscape in Germany ahead of the next federal election in 2029.

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6, 2026, receiving 43.8% of the vote but failing to secure a governing majority. The CDU did not win any direct mandates, and the previous coalition will end, leaving the AfD to navigate potential coalition challenges. The election results may influence the political landscape in Germany ahead of the next federal election in 2029.

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Saxony-Anhalt: Preliminary official results show AfD tops vote

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AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt State Election but Lacks Majority