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The Saxony-Anhalt state election could cause a political earthquake with the AfD potentially securing over 40 percent of the vote. This could break the taboo of a far-right party in a state government and intensify debates on migration, climate policy, and Ukraine, complicating the EU's dealings with Germany.
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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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Ten members of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party have resigned in Thuringia. This development could lead to a renaming of the party.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt could challenge Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the AfD leads in polls. An AfD absolute majority is not ruled out and could plunge the federal government into crisis. Experts warn of risks with a potential AfD state government.
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Thuringian MPs of the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) have left the party. The former state chairwoman Wolf cited enduring "flirtations with right-wing radicals" as the reason, alluding to party founder Wagenknecht's demands to withdraw support for the CDU-led government in Thuringia.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, parties are positioning themselves on potential coalitions. The AfD's top candidate, Siegmund, is calling for an absolute majority to govern alone. The CDU, Left Party, and Greens are ruling out coalitions with the AfD, while the BSW has not excluded cooperation.
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Attacks on critical infrastructure in Germany could benefit the AfD, particularly ahead of state elections. The party uses such incidents to criticize German aid to Ukraine and stoke fears of escalation.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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The BSW's top candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Eva-Maria Wittig, has not ruled out cooperating with the AfD if they become the strongest party in Sunday's state election. She did not comment on whether she considers the AfD to be reliably extremist.
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