# Germany’s far-right AfD says ‘democracy demands’ cooperation after state election win

https://mins.news/en/item/48191

- BBC News, 2026-09-07 10:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd0113082eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The far-right Alternative for Germany won 43.8% in preliminary results in Saxony-Anhalt but is projected to hold 39 of the 83 seats, three short of a majority. It is seeking support from other parties or individual lawmakers to form a government, while most German parties continue to reject cooperation.

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