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AfD’s migration‑focused queries in Saxony‑Anhalt reveal a scandal‑driven campaign tactic ahead of the state election

Executive summary: A study shows that the AfD’s parliamentary inquiries in Saxony‑Anhalt concentrate on migration and internal security mainly to create scandals rather than substantive policy. This indicates the party’s election strategy relies on polarizing topics to mobilize voters, which could shape political discourse and affect regional stability ahead of the September 6 state election.

Who is involved: AfD party officials, researchers conducting the study, Saxony‑Anhalt voters, and the state parliament.

Likely next: The AfD is expected to continue emphasizing migration themes in its campaign, prompting potential counter‑efforts from rival parties and scrutiny from election authorities as the vote approaches.

The Handelsblatt article cites a recent study that analyzed the AfD’s parliamentary requests in Saxony‑Anhalt and found that migration and internal security dominate the party’s agenda, primarily serving to generate scandals. Researchers argue that the AfD uses these topics to attract attention and mobilize its base rather than to propose concrete policy solutions. The findings come just weeks before the state election on September 6, 2026, when the AfD is polling strongly. Critics warn that such scandal‑driven messaging could deepen societal polarization and influence the electoral outcome.

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