AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election with 43.8% but lacks majority

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8% of the vote but failed to secure a majority of seats in the regional parliament. The Christian Democrats (CDU) followed with 17.2%, a significant decline. The Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and Left Party each scored around 9%, while the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) also entered parliament. The Free Democrats (FDP) fell to 2.6% and lost their seats. Voter turnout reached approximately 78%, the highest in the state since German reunification in 1990. Government formation remains uncertain as most parties refuse to cooperate with the AfD, leaving negotiations among other political forces to determine the next administration.