German Evangelical Alliance expresses concern following AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured a significant victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections on September 6, 2026, capturing 43.8% of the vote. While the party fell three seats short of an outright majority in the 83-seat parliament, the result marks a substantial lead over the conservative CDU, which received 17.2%. Voter turnout was high, reaching 77.8% of the 1.7 million eligible voters.

Following the results, Johann Matthies, a political representative for the German Evangelical Alliance (EAD), stated that the organization views the outcome with considerable concern. Matthies emphasized the need for Christians to reflect on the political shift, noting the significance of a party without prior government experience achieving such a mandate. AfD leadership, including Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, framed the election as a critical opportunity to address issues such as illegal migration, energy policy, and education. As mainstream parties have previously ruled out forming a coalition with the AfD, the path toward forming a stable government remains uncertain.