Saturday, September 05, 2026

Could Germany’s Far Right Take Power in a State for the First Time? | DW News

Sep 5, 2026 | A regional election this weekend could fundamentally change the political landscape in Germany. The far-right AfD is on course for a resounding victory and could take over a state government for the first time. The latest opinion polls puts the AfD at 42%. That’s nearly double their closest rivals the conservative CDU.