A recent survey has found widespread opposition among German citizens to key policy proposals presented by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt.

A nationwide survey conducted earlier this month has revealed that the majority of Germans dismiss central proposals from the AfD’s election program, particularly those targeting foreign professionals and educational reform. Only 17% agreed with the idea that foreign doctors were often ill-suited to treat German patients due to language barriers and cultural differences. Similarly, just 16% accepted the claim that recruiting skilled workers from different cultural backgrounds posed problems for sectors like healthcare.

The poll also exposed limited support for the AfD’s education-related policies. For example, only 24% agreed with the party’s stance that teachers should refrain from commenting on students’ expressed opinions during discussions. Meanwhile, 31% supported introducing more formal complaint mechanisms for parents, students, and teachers—a measure the AfD has championed. These figures indicate that the party’s perspectives on school governance and academic freedoms lack majority support.

However, the survey highlighted slightly higher approval for some of the AfD’s proposals regarding religious institutions. Among respondents, 44% supported the idea that churches should lose their privileged status regarding tax collection and public funding. Additionally, 37% agreed with reallocating church tax funds exclusively toward wages and building maintenance. Despite these isolated points of agreement, the broader rejection of the AfD’s platform underscores significant challenges for the party as it leads polls ahead of the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt.