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Historic AfD Victory Shakes German Politics to Its Core
The state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on 2026-09-06 resulted in a dramatic outcome, with the far-right AfD nearly securing an absolute majority at just under 44% of the vote, translating to 39 out of 83 seats. Despite not being able to govern alone, a right-wing coalition is possible, as the populist BSW narrowly passed the 5% threshold. The result is seen as a historic turning point, causing shock in Berlin. Chancellor Merz faces mounting pressure after the CDU's losses. Coalition formation remains uncertain, with potential for a prolonged political impasse.
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