AfD Unveils 100-Day Program Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt State Election
On July 11, 2026, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held a party congress in Magdeburg, presenting a 100-day program for Saxony-Anhalt’s September 6 state election. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund outlined immediate measures including mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, work requirements for asylum seekers, banning rainbow flags in schools, and cutting democracy funding. The AfD, leading polls by nearly 20 points, aims to govern alone—a first for a far-right party in a German state since WWII. The current CDU-SPD-FDP coalition risks losing its majority.
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AfD Launches Saxony-Anhalt Election Campaign; Minority Government Prospects Dim
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has launched its election campaign for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Party co-leader Alice Weidel identified Ulrich Siegmund as a potential first AfD Minister-President of a German state. However, political scientist Werner Patzelt expressed skepticism about the party's ability to govern effectively, suggesting that if the AfD fails to secure an absolute majority, the other parties would likely form a coalition to block it. Patzelt noted that a minority government under the AfD would achieve very little due to this anticipated opposition. The report highlights the political dynamics in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of the state elections, with the AfD aiming for a historic breakthrough but facing potential isolation from mainstream parties.
Nachrichten - WELTAfD's Siegmund Reveals 5,000-Euro Donation from CDU Politician; Michael Wendler Sends Video Message
At the start of the election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party caused several surprises. Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund announced a 5,000-euro donation from a CDU district council member who wishes to remain anonymous for one to two months. The donor stated he gave the money to protect Germany from the CDU's 'left-green course.' The revelation drew loud applause from 3,000 AfD supporters in Magdeburg. Additionally, a video message from schlager singer Michael Wendler, who lives in Florida and fell from grace in Germany over coronavirus theories, was played. Wendler expressed support for Siegmund and the AfD in the upcoming state election, noting his wife is from Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD is currently leading in polls for the September 6 election.
Nachrichten - WELTAfD in Saxony-Anhalt Launches Election Campaign with '45 Percent Plus X' Slogan
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) kicked off its state election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt with a confident rally in Magdeburg. Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund expressed optimism about winning the premiership, already referencing his first official act as Minister-President. Party co-leader Alice Weidel delivered sharp criticism of the federal government and made an allusion to the resignation of former Health Minister Jens Spahn. The event, held on July 18, 2026, featured the slogan '45 percent plus X,' signaling the party's ambition to secure a strong electoral mandate. The AfD's self-assured tone reflects its growing support in the eastern German state ahead of the upcoming vote.
Nachrichten - WELTAfD Leaders Chrupalla and Siegmund Sing GDR Anthem Together at Campaign Event
In Dessau-Roßlau, AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla and Saxony-Anhalt top candidate Ulrich Siegmund sang the East German (GDR) national anthem 'Auferstanden aus Ruinen' together at a panel discussion, after comedian Uwe Steimle initiated it instead of the planned German national anthem. The event highlighted internal party dynamics as Chrupalla publicly pressured Siegmund to deliver if elected minister-president, emphasizing that promises must be kept. Saxony-Anhalt holds state elections on September 6, with the AfD polling around 40%, well ahead of the CDU. Siegmund presented a 100-day program including more deportation detention places, work requirements for asylum seekers, and termination of the broadcasting state treaty. Meanwhile, civil society group Campact has raised over €2.5 million for anti-AfD campaigns. Party leader Alice Weidel is scheduled to campaign in Magdeburg next weekend.
Nachrichten - WELTAfD State Party Congress in Saxony-Anhalt Prepares for Power Takeover in September
On July 12, 2026, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt held a state party congress in Magdeburg, re-electing its board two months before the state election on September 6. The party, confident of winning sole power without coalition negotiations, announced a 100-day program that the article describes as heavy on ideology and lacking social content. Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund stated 'We are the future' and called for a return to 'old, safe Germany.' State chairman Martin Reichardt reported record revenues, including 465,000 euros in donations and a 500,000 euro loan for the campaign. The party congress was tightly controlled, with nearly unanimous votes and no personnel surprises, reflecting what speakers called the most unified AfD state association in Germany.
taz.de - taz.deAfD State Party Congress in Saxony-Anhalt Elects New Board, Announces 100-Day Program Ahead of September Election
On July 12, 2026, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt held a state party congress in Magdeburg, two months before the state election on September 6. Despite polls showing them a few percentage points short of an absolute majority, party leaders expressed confidence in winning sole power without coalition negotiations. The congress re-elected the state board, with top candidate Ulrich Siegmund receiving 99.48% of the vote. State chairman Martin Reichardt reported record revenues, including 465,000 euros in donations and a 500,000-euro loan for the election campaign. The party announced a 100-day program, which the article describes as containing 'a lot of ideology and nothing social.' The AfD's membership has grown to 3,500, and the party won all seven constituencies in Saxony-Anhalt in the 2025 federal election. The article notes the party's unified structure and lack of internal dissent.
taz.de - taz.deGermany's AfD Pledges to Expel All Illegal Immigrants in Saxony-Anhalt Election Manifesto
On July 11, 2026, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, led by candidate Ulrich Siegmund, unveiled a 10-point manifesto for its first 100 days in office if it wins the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6. The key pledge is the immediate expulsion of all undocumented immigrants, using detention pending deportation and requiring asylum seekers to perform community service or lose benefits. Siegmund also vowed to ban LGBTQ+ rainbow flags in schools, promote a traditional family model, and revise history curricula to downplay Nazi-era guilt. The AfD holds a nearly 20-point lead in polls, and a victory would make it the first far-right party to govern a German state since WWII. The party also proposed a 1,500-euro subsidy for driving licences for apprentices to combat rural depopulation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.AfD Party Congress in Saxony-Anhalt: Hitler Salute Becomes Running Gag as Party Exudes Victory Confidence
At the state party congress in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) presented itself as confident of victory ahead of the September state election. Top candidate Ulrich Siegmund announced a 100-day program to be implemented immediately if the party takes over government. The congress emphasized pride in being German as a central theme for the AfD. The event, held on July 11, 2026, in Magdeburg, featured Siegmund addressing delegates. The article, published by Die Welt, notes that the Hitler salute has become a running gag within the party's rhetoric, highlighting the normalization of extremist symbols. The AfD's campaign strategy focuses on rapid policy implementation and nationalist messaging.
Nachrichten - WELTAfD Candidate in Saxony-Anhalt Unveils 100-Day Program with Asylum Restrictions and Family Bonuses
Ulrich Siegmund, the top candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, presented a 100-day program in Magdeburg on July 11, 2026. The program outlines immediate policy actions following the state election, including a work requirement for asylum seekers, increased deportations, and financial bonuses for families. In an interview with Lutz Stordel, Siegmund emphasized the party's intention to act swiftly after the election, criticizing the government's spending priorities by stating, 'We have money for the whole world, but can't manage free daycare.' The announcement highlights the AfD's focus on immigration restriction and family support as key campaign issues in the state.
Nachrichten - WELTAfD Presents 100-Day Program, Reaffirms Goal of Governing Saxony-Anhalt
Two months before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has presented a 100-day program and reaffirmed its goal of taking over the government. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund outlined immediate measures including terminating state broadcasting treaties, expanding deportation detention capacity, implementing a comprehensive work requirement for asylum seekers, cutting funding for democracy promotion programs, banning rainbow flags in schools in favor of the federal flag, and establishing a corona investigative committee. State leader Martin Reichardt accused Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) of lying about ruling out cooperation with the Left party. The AfD, classified as definitely right-wing extremist by the state's Office for the Protection of the Constitution, leads in polls and aims for a sole government, while the current CDU-SPD-FDP coalition risks losing its majority.
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