Voters in eastern Germany have cast ballots in regional state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, where the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) aimed for historic electoral gains. Pre-election polls and projections indicated the party was positioned to secure first place in Thuringia, marking a unprecedented result in post-war German state politics. Despite the projected surge in support, mainstream political parties have reaffirmed their refusal to form a governing coalition with the AfD, creating significant challenges for building stable parliamentary majorities in both regional assemblies.
- The Alternative for Germany (AfD) contested regional parliamentary elections in the eastern states of Thuringia and Saxony with projections showing historic support levels.
- Polling indicated the AfD leading the vote in Thuringia and competing closely with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) for first place in Saxony.
- All established mainstream parties reiterated a political firewall, ruling out any coalition partnerships or formal cooperation with the AfD.
- The regional results highlight shifting political dynamics and growing dissatisfaction with Germany’s federal coalition government.
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