Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after far-right AfD wins state in Germany

Europe’s centre fears nationalist wave after far-right AfD wins state in Germany

‘Historic’ win in Saxony-Anhalt may show voters’ discontent with political centre, but sweeping conclusions cannot yet be drawn Europe live – latest updates The numbers speak for themselves: Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), a party that dabbles in Nazi imagery, distinguishes between “biological” and “passport” Germans, and is too extreme even for France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen, nearly doubled its score in Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt to 43.8% of the vote. Meanwhile, the ce

Sep 7, 2026

Germany’s AfD wins in key state: Is far-right on cusp of national rule?

The AfD, classified as 'far-right extremist' by Germany's intelligence agency, is projected to come first in 2029.

Sep 7, 2026