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DW has been canvassing opinion across Saxony Anhalt, following state elections there, here three men, an entrepreneur, an AfD supporter and a migrant doctor talk about their reactions to the vote | Source: Screenshot DW
DW has been canvassing opinion across Saxony Anhalt, following state elections there, here three men, an entrepreneur, an AfD supporter and a migrant doctor talk about their reactions to the vote | Source: Screenshot DW

After AfD's record result: Voices from Saxony-Anhalt

Latest update : 2026/09/15
By DW.com Anja Koch Latest update : 2026/09/15

The far-right AfD won a record result in Saxony-Anhalt. Why are so many voters backing the party, while others fear what comes next? DW travels across the state to hear from voters, business owners and immigrants.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a record 43.8 percent of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's recent election, putting the party closer than ever to leading a German state government.

DW travels across the region to hear contrasting views from an AfD supporter, a business owner who relies on migrant workers and a Saudi-born neurosurgeon. Their stories reveal why many voters are backing the AfD, while others fear the party's stance on migration and its impact on the state's future.

Article: Anja Koch

First posted: September 12, 2026

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