Ulrich Siegmund
Ulrich Siegmund is the leading candidate of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt.
Notable Quotes
"Let's take back our country."View Story →
"We have made history in this state."View Story →
"The party has won a clear mandate to govern."View Story →
"the party had won a clear mandate to govern."View Story →
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September 7, 2026Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
September 7, 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, 2026Ulrich Siegmund, sunny face of the AfD, bids for power in German state election - Reuters
Ulrich Siegmund, sunny face of the AfD, bids for power in German state election Reuters
August 26, 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