Polling data released on Wednesday shows Germany’s far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party closing in on a decisive breakthrough in the upcoming state election in Saxony‑Anhalt. The AfD now trails the incumbent Social Democratic Party (SPD) by just 2 percentage points, buoyed by a campaign focused on immigration control, law‑and‑order rhetoric, and criticism of the federal government’s energy policies. Political analysts warn that a strong AfD showing could reshape coalition dynamics at both state and national levels, potentially forcing mainstream parties to negotiate with the far‑right to form a governing majority. Protest groups have organized counter‑rallies in several cities, emphasizing the stakes for Germany’s democratic fabric.
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