AfD on verge of absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is poised to win an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament, according to the latest electoral forecasts. If confirmed, the result would allow the party to form a government without coalition partners. The decisive factor is not the AfD’s own support, but whether smaller rival parties manage to clear the 5% threshold required to enter the legislature. Should those parties fail, the AfD would secure a larger share of seats, pushing it over the majority line. Saxony-Anhalt, a state in eastern Germany, has become a key battleground for the AfD, which has gained ground on anti-immigration and anti-establishment platforms. A single-party government would be unprecedented for the party at the state level. Final results are expected after all votes are counted. Analysts say the outcome could reshape the regional political landscape and send a signal ahead of national elections.