AfD wins almost 44% in Saxony-Anhalt elections, shocking Magdeburg residents
They published‘It breaks my heart’: far-right’s big election victory sparks dismay in German state capital
First reportThe Guardian · 7 Sept, 01:03Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 8 Sept, 06:13Z
Span29 hours · 5.8h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
AfD won almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting dismayed reactions among residents in Magdeburg.
Why
Residents fear anti-immigrant policies, deportations, and lost residency rights, while older people raised concerns about democracy and Germany’s history.
Watch
Attention now turns to how the result affects Ukrainians, immigrant families, residency protections, and Saxony-Anhalt’s political direction.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- AfD led in Saxony-Anhalt with exit polls showing 44.4% of the vote.
- The party more than doubled its support and may become first far-right state government since WWII.
- Ulrich Siegmund thanked Elon Musk for his support on X after the projected win.
- France's Europe minister called the result a serious moment for Europe.
- CDU trailed with about 18.4%, while Die Linke, SPD, and Greens trailed behind.
Summary
- AfD won nearly 44% in Saxony-Anhalt, endangering CDU's dominance.
- Merz called the defeat the worst in years and pledged to continue.
- Siegmund led AfD; campaign targeted eastern voters feeling overlooked.
- CDU may adjust policy stance with Social Democrats to protect finances.
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin votes loom later this month amid alleged Russian interference.
Summary
- AfD secured almost 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt elections.
- Residents in Magdeburg react with dismay and concerns about deportations.
- Maryam fears possible deportation and loss of residency rights for her family.
- Voters express worry about anti-immigrant policies and impact on Ukrainians.
- Elder residents reflect on history, democracy, and implications for Germany.