# Germany: What could change in Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins?

https://mins.news/en/item/47419

- France 24, 2026-09-06 14:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260906-germany-what-could-change-in-saxony-anhalt-if-the-afd-wins

> Voting has begun in Saxony-Anhalt, an eastern German state holding a closely watched election. Recent polls put the AfD just above 40%, ahead of Merz’s CDU at 23%. Journalist Shirli Stibon says the party’s priorities would include resetting the education system.

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