# BSW and AfD: a political love-hate relationship in Germany

https://mins.news/en/item/49740

- DW, 2026-09-08 13:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/bsw-and-afd-a-political-love-hate-relationship-in-germany/a-79185782?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), despite internal infighting, could help the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) form a government in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD won 44% of the vote but missed an absolute majority, while any BSW cooperation remains uncertain.

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