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On September 2, 2026, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) led the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with around 43 percent of the vote, with candidate Siegmund ahead in the direct constituency vote against rival Schulze. The result has revived coalition debates, though the conservative CDU has ruled out cooperation with the AfD.
Germany and the EU blamed Russia for a drone attack on Leipzig, prompting Russia to summon the German envoy and call the allegations 'absurd' (ongoing coverage).
EU Commission President von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a new security 'era'.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Ukraine is finalizing a drone deal with Germany.
Former Chancellor Merkel called the possibility of becoming German president 'absurd'.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary