Dobrindt: 'No Scenario Planning' for AfD State Governments - Germany's AfD leads polls in key state elections amid extremism classification
Germany’s far-right AfD party is leading in polls ahead of state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The party holds 39% support in Saxony-Anhalt and 35% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This comes after the Bundesverfassungsschutz classified AfD as a confirmed far-right extremist entity in May 2025. The classification by the domestic intelligence agency remains suspended while AfD challenges it in court. A federal-state working group is now reviewing the implications for firearms regulations and civil service law.
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has stated that his ministry is not preparing for potential AfD-led state governments. He emphasised the focus should be on preventing the party from entering government rather than speculating about its participation. Dobrindt also expressed doubt about pursuing a ban on AfD, citing insufficient legal grounds. The AfD’s strong polling position raises questions about its future role in regional governance. The ongoing legal challenge to its extremist classification adds uncertainty. Authorities are assessing practical consequences for existing laws and regulations.
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