Sven Schulze, the young state premier of Saxony-Anhalt, says he can prevent the far-right AfD from leading a government despite the party’s strong lead in the polls.
WHO:Sven Schulze
WHAT:Says he can stop the far-right AfD from leading a government in Saxony-Anhalt.
WHEN:Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
WHY:Schulze is responding to the AfD’s ahead-in-the-polls position in Saxony-Anhalt and aiming to prevent it from leading a government.
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