The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is emerging as a strong force in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with recent polling indicating a surge in public support. According to a survey conducted by the Infratest Dimap Institute, AfD could secure nearly 40% of the vote, placing it 12 points ahead of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which would garner 27% in an election held today. This shift in political sentiment highlights a growing divide within Germany’s political landscape, with AfD’s rise gaining momentum despite its designation as a far-right extremist group by the German domestic security service (BfV) in 2023. The poll, covering over 1,100 voters, is a clear indicator of the party’s increasing influence, with its support nearly doubling since the last regional elections in 2021. As tensions continue to rise, the implications of these developments could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s political future.