# AfD Surges in Saxony-Anhalt | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-09-06T16:23:24+00:00
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Germany’s far-right AfD party just shattered political norms in Saxony-Anhalt, capturing a staggering 44.5% of the vote — outpacing Chancellor Merz’s conservatives and even surpassing mainstream parties like the Social Democrats and Greens. While AfD co-leader celebrates it as a historic mandate to lead, the real question looms: can they actually govern alone? With Germany’s intelligence agencies watching them for extremism ties to Russia and immigration hardline stances, coalition-building remains fraught. Merz’s leadership is already under fire as economic woes erode support, and despite widespread refusal to partner with AfD, they’ve become the nation’s most popular party — forcing a reckoning across Europe’s oldest democracy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ba93eb6e2f1d7e84

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