In Germany, regional elections are taking place that could result in a major victory for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. According to polls, AfD is close to obtaining an absolute majority in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt.
If it wins the elections by this margin, the far-right party would break the so-called sanitary cordon that has been maintained against the far-right in German politics. This sanitary cordon refers to the practice of all major parties avoiding any kind of cooperation or support for AfD.
The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, is monitoring the results of these elections, considering them an important indicator for the German political landscape. The potential victory of AfD in Saxony-Anhalt could have significant implications for the balance of power at the regional and federal levels.
