Celebrity alliance launches campaign warning against AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt state election

Published Aug 19, 07:45 AM UTC

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An alliance of celebrities and artists has launched a campaign in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, warning against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party potentially winning an absolute majority in the upcoming state election. The campaign aims to educate voters on the consequences of the AfD's political platform. The initiative underscores growing concern among public figures about the rise of right-wing populism in the region. The article, published by Die Welt on August 19, 2026, highlights the pre-election mobilization by cultural figures to influence the electoral outcome.

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Original headline: Promis starten Kampagne gegen die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt

Original language: DE

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