Channel 14's Europe correspondent Nati Langerman reports that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, sparking concern among the Jewish community. The report follows yesterday's state election in which the AfD secured 39 seats but fell short of a majority.
Channel 14's Europe correspondent Nati Langerman reported Monday morning that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting concern within the Jewish community over the party's surge in the state election held over the weekend.
As The Zioneer reported in a series of updates throughout Saturday, the AfD secured 39 seats in the state election — three short of an absolute majority — with approximately 44.5% of the vote. The coverage tracked the day's developments from polls opening to exit projections by German broadcasters ARD and ZDF, which were corroborated by Israeli news outlet N12, and ultimately to the final seat count. The thread showed AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund emerging as the decisive winner, positioning himself to become state premier. Mainstream parties have ruled out coalition cooperation with the AfD, leaving it unable to form a government despite its historic result.
Concern among German Jews over the AfD's rise has been a recurring theme in The Zioneer's reporting. In June 2026, The Zioneer cited Germany's domestic intelligence agency, which reported that the number of AfD members classified as far-right extremists increased by 40% to 28,000, with no sign the party was moderating. The agency warned that the far right remains the primary threat to German democracy.
Channel 14's Monday report on the Jewish community's unease did not cite specific incidents or statements from community leaders. Langerman indicated further details would follow.
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