Germany: Far right lead in upcoming state election polls

high · Deutsche Welle · 11 Sep 2026 · 09:02 UTC · Authoritarian Governance · 1 min read

Summary

Reports of far-right party electoral gains represent a warning sign for democratic institutions and potential future authoritarianism, though the article documents polling trends rather than active oppression or control mechanisms.

Polling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged people not to take democracy for granted. DW has more.

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