AfD’s Ulrich Siegmund announces candidacy for Saxony-Anhalt minister-president in December
Ulrich Siegmund, lead candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), announced on September 29, 2026, that he will stand for election as minister-president of Saxony-Anhalt in mid-December. The AfD won 43.8% of the vote in the September 6 state election, securing 39 of 83 seats—three short of a majority. Siegmund expressed confidence in winning the first round, though the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has ruled out supporting him. Other parties are exploring a cross-party candidate to block an AfD minister-president.
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AfD's Ulrich Siegmund to Run for Minister-President in Saxony-Anhalt in December
Ulrich Siegmund, a member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has announced his intention to stand for election as Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt in the state parliament (Landtag) in Magdeburg in December. The AfD is currently holding talks with the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) regarding the formation of a government. However, the BSW has explicitly ruled out entering into a coalition with the AfD. This announcement comes amid ongoing political negotiations in the state, highlighting the challenges the AfD faces in securing the necessary support to form a government despite being a significant political force. The situation remains fluid as the December election approaches.
Read sourceAfD candidate Siegmund confident of winning Saxony-Anhalt minister-president vote despite lacking majority
Ulrich Siegmund, the lead candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, announced on September 29, 2026, that he will stand for election as minister-president in the state parliament in mid-December. The AfD won 43.8% of the vote in the September 6 state election, giving it 39 of 83 seats, three short of a majority. Siegmund expressed confidence he would secure the necessary votes in the first round, though his party has only officially negotiated with the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), which vehemently denies it will support him. Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) hosted talks with the Left Party, the Greens, and the BSW about a cross-party candidate to prevent an AfD minister-president. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which won only 17.2% and has decided to go into opposition, did not attend. The BSW has also announced it will vote for AfD member Tobias Rausch as parliament president, citing parliamentary tradition. The Left Party warned it would end cooperation with the BSW if it pursues joint projects with the AfD. The SPD said it will continue talks despite Siegmund's announcement.
Read sourceUlrich Siegmund Announces Candidacy for Minister-President After AfD Win in Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund, a politician from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has announced his candidacy for the position of Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt following the party's electoral victory in the state. The election for the new Minister-President is scheduled to take place no later than December. The announcement was reported by Die Welt on September 29, 2026, based on a video report. The article attributes the announcement directly to Siegmund, noting the condition that the election must occur by December, but does not provide further details on the political process or coalition prospects.
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AfD's Siegmund Announces Candidacy for Minister-President After Saxony-Anhalt Win
Ulrich Siegmund, a politician from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has announced his candidacy for the position of Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt following his party's electoral victory in the state. The election for the post is scheduled to take place no later than December. The announcement was covered by WELT reporter Lutz Stordel, who provided analysis of the political situation. Siegmund's statement, as quoted in the article, suggests that the AfD's progress with the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is greater than previously believed, indicating potential coalition dynamics. The article is based on a video report from WELT.
Read sourceAfD Election Winner Siegmund Announces Candidacy for Minister-President in December
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD politician who won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, has announced his intention to stand for election as Minister-President in December. He made the announcement in Magdeburg following a meeting of his parliamentary group. The announcement comes after the AfD's victory in the recent state election, positioning Siegmund as a candidate for the top executive office in the state. The election for the Minister-President is scheduled to take place in the state parliament in December.