Haseloff plans to move out of Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins the election!

Haseloff plans to move out of Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins the election!

A new state parliament will be elected in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, 2026, and the political waves are already running high. Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff, who has been in office since 2011 and directs the country's fortunes, made vague statements in the run-up to the election as to whether he would run as the top candidate. He is now 72 years old and has been a central figure in Saxony politics for several years. His thoughts about running away should make voters sit up and take notice.

Haseloff, who is considered politically stable, has been in the headlines recently because he is considering a move from Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins the elections. He expressed this in an interview and indicated that it would create an “unbearable atmosphere” for him. According to n-tv.de, his wife and many people around him are also thinking about a possible move away. But don't worry, Haseloff wouldn't have to flee abroad; he has family spread all over Germany.

The political landscape of Saxony-Anhalt

The political circumstances in Saxony-Anhalt are not entirely easy. According to Spiegel, the previous elections are important indicators of the political climate. In the last election in June 2021, the CDU became the strongest force with around 37 percent and Haseloff is considered the clear election winner. This means that exploratory talks about possible coalitions are also on the agenda. Who could support Haseloff? A three-way alliance with the FDP is being discussed, while the Greens have ruled out cooperation with the CDU and SPD. Political scientist Frank Decker emphasizes that the majority of voters have opted for “center-right” options.

The AfD, which was the second strongest party in the last election, seems to have lost some ground, as Deutschlandfunk notes. Many voters felt drawn like a moth to a flame and to the CDU. This is shown not least by the fact that Haseloff has also tried to hold talks with other democratic parties, but leaves the AfD and the Left out.

A look ahead to the election

The upcoming elections are already casting shadows. A victory for the AfD could significantly change the political climate for Saxony-Anhalt and be a reason for Haseloff to take his hat off. It remains to be seen whether he will seek his third term or consider moving to another state. But the question of what happens next is up in the air. Citizens are already starting to think about the possible consequences, true to the motto “There’s something going on!”