Home / PoliticsPoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsThe New York Times·Sep 6, 2026·1 min readGermany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State ElectionThe Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesPoliticsStraits TimesPoliticsSep 6, 2026 · 1 minFar-right AfD posts historic German state election win, exit polls showStraits TimesPoliticsFrance 24PoliticsSep 6, 2026 · 1 minGermany's far-right AfD eyes historic state victory in Saxony-Anhalt electionFrance 24PoliticsThe GuardianPoliticsSep 6, 2026 · 1 minFar-right AfD wins key German state election but may fail to secure majorityThe GuardianBusinessFinancial TimesBusinessSep 6, 2026 · 1 minFar-right AfD surges in German state elections, exit polls showFinancial Times
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