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A former Stasi officer, several neo-Nazis and a pornographic actor: here are the AfD's elected officialsPhoto by falco on Pexels
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A former Stasi officer, several neo-Nazis and a pornographic actor: here are the AfD's elected officials

Público12 September 2026 at 19:17

The party Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieved a historic result in the regional elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, coming very close to obtaining an absolute majority, which represents a significant advance of the extremist party in German politics.

Among those elected by the party is a former Stasi officer, the secret services of the former East Germany, which illustrates the party's connections to figures linked to the former communist regime.

The party also elected several neo-Nazis, including members of the most radical far right, reinforcing the party's image as a far-right force.

Additionally, a pornographic actor was also elected on the AfD's lists, which highlights the unconventional diversity of the members making up the party in these regional elections.

Why this matters

This result directly affects German readers, especially those residing in Saxony-Anhalt, who may see local policies influenced by an extremist force. The article is also of interest to European readers in general, given the context of the growth of populist parties in Europe, and demonstrates how the AfD managed to elect controversial figures that raise questions about the party's democratic character and limits.

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