AfD wins most votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt

September 24, 2026 at 05:00 PM1 min

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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the most votes in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, repeating its earlier success in Saxony-Anhalt. The party needs support from just three deputies in Magdeburg to enter government, and the left-nationalist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance has signaled willingness to cooperate.

Key Facts

AfD won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt.
In Saxony-Anhalt, AfD received more than twice as many votes as the second-place Christian Democrats.
AfD needs support from just three deputies in Magdeburg to enter government.
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance has signaled willingness to cooperate with AfD.

Election Results

AfD won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, as it did in Saxony-Anhalt earlier in the month. In Saxony-Anhalt, AfD received more than twice as many votes as the second-place Christian Democrats. No party automatically gains power without a majority of 50 percent plus one vote.

Coalition Prospects

AfD needs support from just three deputies in Magdeburg to enter government. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, which combines socialism with nationalism, has signaled willingness to cooperate with AfD. The article discusses the breakdown of the so-called political firewall and criticism of its demise.

Democratic Debate

For years, all other German parties categorically refused to work with the far right, though critics such as US Vice President J.D. Vance argued this approach is undemocratic and ultimately counterproductive. Austrian legal theorist Hans Kelsen proposed that all parties in a representative assembly should always seek compromise and consider minority interests. The article cites examples and research on the impact of including far-right parties in government and their subsequent support in the next elections, including the example of Sweden.