Ulrich Siegmund, a charismatic 35-year-old, has led the far-right Alternative for Germany to its strongest showing yet.

Anhalt's parliament with his 'Vision 2026'. His agenda includes withdrawing from federal media agreements, promoting nationalism, restructuring government functions, and implementing strict deportation measures.

The victory of a far-right party in a German state election has raised alarm across Europe. Many fear it heralds the demise of an anti-fascist consensus dating back to the defeat of the Nazis.

Ulrich Siegmund is the most likely next leader of the eastern state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt after a historic election win.

According to initial projections for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is by a clear margin the strongest party. Following this success, Ulrich Siegmund and Alice Weidel have issued statements.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has "made history" in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund said on Sunday after exit polls showed the far-right party securing 44% of

The AfD's lead candidate in the upcoming election aims to turn his small federal state into a blueprint for right-wing extremist politics across Germany.

The German politician has given his party a friendly image and an optimistic message, but responds evasively when asked about the Holocaust and Nazism