Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
City: MagdeburgRegion: Saxony-AnhaltCountry: Germany
News from Magdeburg
AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time
Although Tobias Rausch's role is largely symbolic, opponents have described the result as a watershed moment.
October 6, 2026German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
September 6, 2026Germany's far-right AfD bids for first taste of power in eastern vote
If it wins an outright majority in Saxony-Anhalt, it would be the first time a far-right party has held state-level power in Germany since World War Two.
September 4, 2026Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote - Reuters
Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote Reuters
May 7, 2026Germany's far-right AfD adopts 'radical' manifesto ahead of key polls
The far-right party is riding high in the opinion polls in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
April 11, 2026