AfD Eyes New Elections in Saxony-Anhalt for Absolute Majority as CDU Polls Collapse

Germany's far-right AfD is considering new elections in Saxony-Anhalt to secure an absolute majority after its recent victory, while the CDU faces a national polling collapse. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed heartbreak over the CDU's defeat, calling it a fracture in German history. The CDU-CSU has fallen below 20% nationally for the first time in nearly five years, with AfD rising to 29%, according to an Insa poll for Bild. AfD leader Alice Weidel aims for 40% in the 2029 federal elections, while regional leader Ulrich Siegmund awaits a solid majority. AfD needs three more seats to govern alone in Saxony-Anhalt, with options including alliances or a repeat vote, which Siegmund believes could yield 50-55% support. Traditional parties like SPD and Greens remain stable but face pressure to form coalitions against the far-right.