NPR
Germany's far-right poised for power in state election
Friday, September 4, 2026
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading in polling ahead of state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD has grown its support through social media engagement, particularly on TikTok. If the AfD wins the election, it would mark the first time the party has won a state governorship since its founding in 2013.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/nx-s1-5946404/germany-far-right-election