Germany faces the possibility of having the first far-right government in one of its federal states, according to the article. The polls indicate that the far-right of Alternative for Germany (AfD) may obtain an absolute majority in the state elections of Saxony-Anhalt, an eastern state of the country that holds the vote on Sunday, September 6.
After several months leading the voting intention nationally, the polls point to a comfortable victory for the AfD in this small German state. The far-right party has maintained a consistent lead in the polls, which worries political analysts in the country.
The context is one of growing popularity of far-right parties in Germany, especially in the eastern region of the country. Saxony-Anhalt would be the first state to have a government led by the radical right, if the AfD wins and manages to form a majority.
