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  • Survey Reveals One in Five Germans Would Leave Country if AfD Gains Power

    Daily Monitor August 30, 2026

    Survey Reveals One in Five Germans Would Leave Country if AfD Gains Power

    A recent survey indicates that over 20% of Germans would consider leaving the country if the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party were to assume power at the federal level, highlighting significant public concern ahead of the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt.

    A new representative survey conducted by Insa for ‘Bild am Sonntag’ reveals that 22% of respondents would contemplate leaving Germany should the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gain power at the federal level. This sentiment reflects widespread apprehension regarding the potential implications of an AfD-led government, particularly as the party approaches a possible absolute majority in the upcoming state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6. The survey, which involved 1,001 participants and has a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points, also found that 47% of respondents believe that Germany would suffer damage under an AfD government, while 36% disagreed with this assessment. Additionally, 18% of those surveyed remained undecided or did not provide a response. In light of the looming elections, the survey explored public opinion on potential coalition formations. A significant 43% of respondents expressed the view that a coalition of all other parties against the AfD would inadvertently strengthen the party, while 32% disagreed. When asked about preferences for governance, 33% indicated they would favor a coalition of all other parties over an AfD majority, whereas 52% rejected this notion. The AfD has faced scrutiny, with several of its state branches classified as securely extremist by authorities. The party is currently contesting its classification as a far-right entity, with a decision pending in the main proceedings. Despite leading in recent polls, no other parliamentary parties are willing to form a coalition with the AfD as the next federal election is scheduled for spring 2029. Prepared and Edited by AboMatrix


    Source: tagesspiegel.de

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