Following the clear electoral success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, party leader Tino Chrupalla maintains his focus on establishing a “stable government,” even though the party failed to secure an absolute majority. In an interview with ARD Morgenmagazin, he stated that the AfD would be extending invitations for dialogue to all parties, adding that it remains to be seen who chooses to engage with them.
Chrupalla also directed criticism towards the CDU, urging them to re-examine the consequences of such a devastating election result for their own party. He emphasized that regardless of the specific party, the primary objective is to ensure stable government in Saxony-Anhalt, a responsibility he argued should be shared by opposition parties as well. In a similar spirit, the AfD chairman announced his desire to involve citizens who did not vote for the party, stating that the goal is to “fill the divides,” a sentiment he noted has been voiced by Ulrich Sigmund before.
However, Chrupalla refused to commit to a rapid government formation, nor did he commit to the possibility of snap elections if talks faltered. “One should not focus on new elections on the first day,” he said, although he confirmed that the party is prepared for “all scenarios.”
The election results placed the AfD at 39 seats in the Magdeburg State Parliament. This number is equal to the combined strength of the CDU (15), SPD (8), Greens (8), and Left Party (8). With five seats, the BSW (Alliance for Change) could potentially assume the crucial role of deal-maker in the government formation process.
