Axel Strasser, an independent candidate, won the elections in Frankfurt an der Oder, thus blocking the first urban victory of the AfD.

In the recent elections in Frankfurt an der Oder, Axel Strasser, an independent candidate, obtained 69.8% of the votes, defeating Wilko Moller from AfD, who had 30.2%. This victory prevents AfD from achieving its first victory in urban areas. Voter turnout was 49.4%. Political scientists warned that an AfD victory would have sent a strong signal about the party's success in cities, in the context of a tense political atmosphere.