# What does Saxony-Anhalt's election mean for migrants?

https://mins.news/en/item/34349

- DW, 2026-08-27 12:20 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-saxony-anhalt-s-election-mean-for-migrants/a-78504553?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Saxony-Anhalt’s September 6 state election could see the far-right AfD become the strongest party in a German state for the first time. Its calls for sharply reduced migration, more deportations and “remigration” have left many people with migration backgrounds questioning their belonging, safety and future, while others urge calm and continued civic engagement.

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