PoliticsKremlin-friendly AfD eyes historic election win in Germany

The far-right Alternative for Germany is polling at 41% ahead of Saxony-Anhalt’s Sept. 6 election and could become the first far-right party to lead a German state government since World War II. Candidate Ulrich Siegmund promises to cut support for Ukrainian refugees, restore educational ties with Russia and impose tougher immigration measures.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-30 10:46Original