https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-power#u61367Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:50:33 +0000The Alternative for Germany party secured a landslide parliamentary election victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. Led by 35-year-old candidate Ulrich Siegmund, the anti-immigration party did not achieve the supermajority or absolute majority it sought, but the win tests the traditional political firewall against far-right cooperation. The outcome brings the party closer to state power than at any point since World War Two, though forming a government remains under debate as the group eyes potential support from a small leftist party.Why it mattersThe breakthrough signals a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-power#u59207Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:26:17 +0000The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. Exit polls indicate a victory for the party, which the AfD has described as a historic result. Under the leadership of 35-year-old candidate Ulrich Siegmund, the party sought an absolute majority. While the win represents a breakthrough against the mainstream political establishment, it remains unclear if the AfD can successfully form a government. This marks the first time a far-right party has potentially taken power at the state level in Germany since World War Two.Why it mattersThe election to https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-far-right-afd-is-poised-for-power#u58780Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:38:00 +0000Voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls in a high-stakes regional election where the far-right Alternative for Germany party holds a sizeable lead in opinion polls. If the party secures an outright majority, it will mark the first time the far right has governed a German state since World War II. Thousands of people are expected to participate in rallies across the region as political analysts and international observers monitor the vote. The ballot reflects broader political shifts and divisions within the party regarding alignment with American political movements.Why it mattersThe regiona