AfD Celebrates Projected 44% Vote Share in Saxony‑Anhalt

Sun Sep 06 2026 20:24:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

The far‑right Alternative für Deutschland celebrates exit polls that project a record 44% share in Saxony‑Anhalt, sparking discussion over coalition possibilities.

Exit polls for Germany’s national election show the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) likely to secure more than 44% of the vote in Saxony‑Anhalt, a result that exceeds earlier expectations and fuels celebrations among its supporters. The party earmarks the outcome as a historic milestone, however its true influence will hinge on smaller parties crossing the 5% threshold for parliamentary representation. Berlin correspondent Jess Parker reports on the vibrant podium celebrations. The official outcome will be confirmed once the final election results are released.

Germany’s far‑right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) erupted in celebration after exit‑poll forecasts indicated that the party is set to win more than 44 % of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony‑Anhalt.

The projected result surpasses the figures reported in earlier opinion polls and the AfD has already hailed the development as a "historic outcome," stating that it represents a historic milestone for the party’s growth in the country.

Nevertheless, party leaders will not know whether they will be able to shape a government until the smaller parties seat allocation in the Saxony‑Anhalt state parliament is revealed – a process contingent on which of these parties manages to exceed the 5 % threshold required for representation.

Berlin correspondent Jess Parker reports from the AfD party headquarters where supporters are raising their voices of approval, reflecting the growing electoral momentum for the party.

Further details will unfold once the official results are announced on the national election day.