Saxony-Anhalt election: AfD falls short of majority, BSW enters parliament

The preliminary final result of the 2026 Saxony-Anhalt state election shows two critical developments: the BSW party entered the Magdeburg state parliament for the first time, while the AfD failed to secure an absolute majority. The AfD remained above 44 percent of the vote, according to the latest projections, which was not enough for a governing majority. The BSW crossed the five-percent threshold, while earlier ZDF projections had shown the party struggling to do so. The election was closely watched because the AfD, classified as extremist by state authorities, had aimed for a sole government. The party has proposed policies including deportation initiatives and abolishing compulsory schooling.