Far-right party AfD aims to rule autonomously in Saxony-Anhalt
In the upcoming 2026 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the top candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Ulrich Siegmund, has declared his ambition to govern the state independently.
Siegmund, who aspires to provide a stable and reliable government, has stated his intent to lead the state alone. His ambition comes amidst a shift in the political landscape of Saxony-Anhalt, with the incumbent Minister President, Reiner Haseloff (CDU), announcing that he will not seek re-election.
A recent survey reveals that more than a third (37%) of the population in Saxony-Anhalt would prefer an AfD government. Interestingly, almost half (47%) of those surveyed still favour a state government led by the CDU, as has been the case since 2011.
Haseloff currently governs Saxony-Anhalt in a coalition with the SPD and FDP. The CDU's designated top candidate for the 2026 state election is Sven Schulze, the 46-year-old Economics Minister and state chairman of the CDU.
Schulze, too, has emphasised the need for a secure majority, not one dependent on a few votes in parliament. The current survey results show the AfD leading in Saxony-Anhalt with 39%, while the CDU follows closely with 27%.
The AfD's rise in popularity and the CDU's incumbent Minister President stepping down from the race could potentially make the 2026 state election in Saxony-Anhalt a closely contested one. The stage is set for an interesting political battle as both parties strive to secure a majority and lead the state.
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