Alternative for Germany party leads polls ahead of Saxony-Anhalt state election

What happened

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holds a significant lead in polling for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, which are scheduled to take place this Sunday.

Why it matters

The potential electoral success of the AfD has raised concerns regarding the possibility of Germany electing its first far-right state governor since World War II.

An outright majority for the AfD would represent the first time a far-right party has achieved an absolute majority in a German state election.

Context

The AfD's growth in popularity in Saxony-Anhalt has been attributed by some to the party's use of TikTok.