Sachsen-Anhalt may get first far-right-led German state government since 1945

Sachsen-Anhalt could become the first German state since World War II with a right-wing radical government, likely with support from left-wing populists. The AfD won nearly 44 percent of votes in the September 6 election. The AfD lacks three seats for a majority, making cooperation with the BSW party, which narrowly passed the 5 percent threshold, a possible path. Both parties share positions on immigration, energy, and are Kremlin-friendly, opposing German support for Ukraine. The BSW has proposed an "expert government" with shifting majorities, but the AfD prefers a stable coalition. BSW leader Claudia Wittig confirmed potential cooperation on issues like energy prices, while other parties have ruled out governing with the AfD.