Germany's AfD Bids for First State-Level Power in Eastern Vote

Germany's far-right AfD party competes for an outright majority in a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a potential historic first state-level power win since World War Two, with published polling indicating significant anticipated electoral gains.

• The AfD is bidding for an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt.
• This marks a potential first state-level power win for the party since World War Two.
• Die Zeit published polling showing far-right gains.
• The party is expected to fall short of an absolute majority.