politics
March 10, 2026
Right-wing AfD makes historic gains in west German election
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has received record support at the regional vote in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg
TL;DR
- AfD achieved a record result in Baden-Wurttemberg, doubling its vote share from the previous election.
- The right-wing party secured nearly 19% of the vote, finishing third behind the Greens and CDU.
- This is AfD's highest result outside of its traditional East German heartland.
- AfD leaders called the result a 'huge success' and expressed willingness to work with the CDU.
- The Greens narrowly defeated the CDU, with both parties receiving roughly 30% of the vote.
- AfD's gains are attributed to dissatisfaction with mainstream parties and debates over immigration and EU policies.
- Current polls show AfD supported by 24-25% of Germans, just behind the CDU/CSU.
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