AfD wins record result in Saxony-Anhalt, CDU suffers heavy losses

In the state election in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, 2026, the AfD achieved a record result, while the CDU suffered a heavy defeat, according to projections. The CDU's poor performance has sparked internal debate, with some party members questioning whether Friedrich Merz can remain party leader. CDU politician Schulze is under pressure as the party grapples with the election debacle. The BSW, a new party, managed to enter the state parliament, while former BSW members who left the party have founded a new party due to disputes with the federal leadership.