Exit polls: Germany’s far-right AfD holds clear lead in Saxony-Anhalt election
The exit poll on ARD put the AfD in the lead with 44.5 percent of the vote.
Exit polls indicate that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is well-positioned to win the upcoming regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. According to polls conducted by ARD and ZDF, the AfD is expected to secure first place, with approximately 44.5% of the vote. The Christian Democratic Union party, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is projected to come in second with around 18.5% support.
The primary concern now revolves around whether the AfD's lead will be sufficient to govern independently or if other parties will be able to form a coalition against it. If the exit polls prove accurate, the AfD would not be able to rule alone. Consequently, much will hinge on the performance of the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance party (BSW), which is close to the 5% threshold required to qualify for representation in the regional parliament.
The BSW has expressed willingness to collaborate with the AfD, and their support could pave the way for the far-right party to gain a foothold in national politics for the first time since World War II.
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