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Germany's far-right AfD party leads polls in Saxony-Anhalt

Germany's far-right AfD party is now leading in opinion polls for Saxony-Anhalt. German politicians and the public show little indication of readiness for the significant impact this could have. The polling suggests the country is heading into a very challenging period.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 12:30

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