AfD is the favorite in the elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which will take place on Sunday

Voters in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt are being called to the polls on Sunday in an election in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) hopes to take power in a state for the first time. Polls indicate more than 40% support for AfD, putting it 15–20 percentage points ahead of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the party of state premier Sven Schulze.

The vote is considered a major test for Germany’s political landscape and for the ability of traditional parties to block AfD’s rise. Most parties refuse to cooperate with the party, which has been designated a right-wing extremist organization by the domestic intelligence service. Under these circumstances, the CDU could form a coalition to prevent AfD from taking power, even if it wins the most votes.

AfD’s regional campaign is led by 35-year-old Ulrich Siegmund, who could become the party’s first state premier. He advocates restricting immigration, closer ties with Russia and abandoning the euro, while criticizing Germany’s support for Ukraine and the policies of the federal government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The party’s election platform calls for speeding up deportations, limiting support for Ukrainian refugees, separating refugee children in schools, imposing restrictions on Islamic demonstrations and gender policies, as well as making changes to the public broadcasting system and the funding of cultural institutions.

Saxony-Anhalt, a predominantly rural state affected by population decline, has an unemployment rate of approximately 8%. Economists warn that the region will need immigration to cover its labor shortage. AfD views the election as a springboard for the 2029 national elections, asserting that the vote is a launchpad for the upcoming national contest in 2029.However, no, duplicate? Need preserve exact meaning. Let's correct: final string must no weird. Need output only JSON. I accidentally included duplicate in content. Need overwrite.

Saxony-Anhalt, a predominantly rural state affected by population decline, has an unemployment rate of approximately 8%. Economists warn that the region will need immigration to cover its labor shortage. AfD considers the election a springboard for the 2029 national elections.

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