Cum a ajuns AFD să câștige alegerile în Germania

On September 6, 2026, elections in Saxony-Anhalt resulted in a historic victory for the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which secured 43.8% of the votes and 39 seats, becoming the largest party in the regional parliament. The AfD's rise since 2013 is attributed to economic issues and dissatisfaction with traditional parties, particularly in former East Germany. Despite its success, the AfD lacks an absolute majority to govern alone. Analysts point to a mix of economic crises, social polarization, and anti-immigration sentiments as factors driving support for the party. The AfD has faced internal scandals and accusations of extremist ties, yet it remains politically isolated due to a collective refusal from other parties to form coalitions with it. Ulrich Siegmund, a prominent AfD figure, has gained notoriety for his nationalist-populist stance and significant social media following.