Ulrich Siegmund
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Germany’s Alternative for Germany (technically Alternative für Deutschland or AfD) party scored a major political victory. The mainstream in Germany and elsewhere in the EU are concerned:
Ulrich Siegmund — the AfD’s big winner in Saxony-Anhalt
7 September 2026
For the first time since the end of World War II, a far-right party has won a resounding victory in Germany. …
The AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could have major consequences for Germany‘s federal government, further exposing dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. https://www.dw.com/en/ulrich-siegmund-the-afds-big-winner-in-saxony-anhalt/video-79064962
Germany’s shocking far-right surge rattles Europe’s political foundations
AfD’s landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt could be the prelude to far-right forces governing alone across Europe. Germany’s ‘grand coalition’ model, and the centrist alliance underpinning EU politics, are starting to crack.
7 September 2026
The radical-right Alternative for Germany’s landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt region election may be the first real crack in the power structure that has held European politics together since the Second World War.
On Sunday, Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a resounding victory in the eastern German region, taking 43.8% of the vote. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which leads the governing coalition in Berlin, collapsed to 17.2%, while its junior coalition partner, the Social Democrats (SPD), managed just 9.3%.
For the first time since the Nazi period, a German region could be led by a far-right force, as local leader Ulrich Siegmund could become president if the far-left party BSW decides to support him or to abstain in the election.
“This result is not an outlier – it is a signal to the rest of Germany and to Europe,” René Aust, the head of the AfD delegation to the European Parliament, told Euronews.
“We are on course to become the country’s leading governing party, and I am convinced that at the next European elections we will return to the European Parliament with more than twice our current strength,” Aust said.
European repercussions
“The region Saxony-Anhalt is a small part of Germany. 1 out of 16 regions,” Andreas Schwab (Germany/EPP) said, playing down the impact of the vote. “The [AfD] party has no real power in Berlin, where the great coalition has a clear majority.” …
The AfD’s growing electoral gains across Europe have raised the prospect that far-right parties could enter government outright. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD fell short of a majority to govern alone but could reach one in coalition with the BSW. https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/07/germanys-shocking-far-right-surge-rattles-europes-political-foundations
September 7, 2026
AfD is the biggest opposition party in Germany’s national parliament and is strongest in the formerly communist and less prosperous east, where Saxony-Anhalt is located. …
The party talks of “remigration,” a politically charged term for the deportation of immigrants. Its leader in a neighboring state appealed two convictions for knowingly using a Nazi slogan.
AfD vehemently rejects accusations of extremism and says they’re politically motivated. …
AfD won 43.8% of the vote, … That was far ahead of Merz’s Christian Democratic Union, which polled 17.2% — losing about half its support — and won 15 seats. The center-left Social Democrats polled 9.3%, the Greens 8.9% and the Left Party 8.6%, winning eight seats apiece.
The BSW party, which has said it wouldn’t elect either Siegmund or incumbent Sven Schulze as governor but criticizes the “firewall” against AfD, took 5.3% and five seats.
Turnout was very high at 77.8%. AfD appeared to have won over many people who didn’t vote at all five years ago. …
Schulze congratulated AfD on becoming the state’s strongest political force and said that “we as the CDU will also have to deal with this result,” without specifying how. … Any attempt by Schulze to put together an alliance against AfD would be delicate because it would require at least some tacit support from the Left Party, a hard-left party with which the CDU refuses to form coalitions. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/afd-german-election-saxony-anhalt/
The mainstream press and political parties in Germany have long been fearing the rise of the AfD and its candidates. In addition to policy matters, essentially the worry is that Ulrich Siegmund or someone else from the AfD party will rise and become the 21st century version of Adolf Hitler.
Many in the mainstream have wanted the AfD to be outlawed or banned. But such talk over the years, seems to have strengthen the appeal of the AfD.
Here are other reports related to the AfD and this election:
AfD’s Historic Win Shocks German Political Establishment: Here’s What Happens Next
September 7, 2026
The pro-Germany, anti-globalist, anti-mass migration right-wing populist party known as Alternative für Deutschland delivered its strongest election result ever in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, dealing a sharp blow to Germany’s political establishment.
On Sunday, AfD secured 43.8% of the vote in Sunday’s regional election, exceeding polling estimates. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats lost about 19 percentage points, while turnout surged to 77.8% from 60.3% in 2021.
According to Marion Mühlberger, a senior economist at Deutsche Bank, AfD’s weekend win leaves the party holding 39 seats in the 83-member legislature, three short of an absolute majority. The CDU, Social Democrats, Greens and Left also have a combined 39 seats.
Mühlberger said there are two possible outcomes of what comes next: an AfD minority government tolerated by BSW, or a political stalemate that leads to a snap election, which would only give AfD a new opportunity to secure outright control.
Mühlbergere explained:
At the time of writing, the two most likely options are i) an AfD minority government (supported by the BSW) or ii) a stalemate resulting in snap elections, with the AfD hoping to reach an absolute majority rather than attempting a minority government. AfD leadership for now appears undecided on their preference: while national co-leader Chrupalla last night indicated a willingness to try a minority government, AfD’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, already suggested a snap election as his preferred option, saying that “the AfD is not prepared to make far- reaching compromise to form a coalition.”
We believe that even an AfD (minority) government supported by the BSW would have materially detrimental ramifications for the economic prospects of Saxony-Anhalt over the coming years. Direct investment in the state would likely decline amid significant policy uncertainty, and skilled worker shortages would likely become even more pronounced. However, Saxony-Anhalt contributes less than 2% of German GDP, and any structural damage done to the regional economy is unlikely to spill over to the rest of the German economy. While an AfD state government might test some of Germany’s federal institutions, it will have no leverage over national economic or fiscal policy, not even via the constitutional court.
Over the course of today, we will see leaders of the coalition parties in Berlin officially react to their parties’ weak electoral performance. Chancellor Merz is expected to give a press statement today at 13.30 CET. There will likely be considerable political noise over the couple of weeks ahead of the state elections on 20 September in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. There may be some criticism of party leadership and reform proposals. However, once these final state elections of the year are over, we believe that an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt is likely to provide an additional impetus for the federal government coalition to double down on reforms. …
While Deutsche Bank was considerably less favorable toward AfD, Nomura analyst Andrzej Szczepaniak’s recent report said that markets are less concerned about right-wing populism and more concerned about “populist left-wing parties being elected due to their desire to increase spending.” https://www.zerohedge.com/political/afds-historic-win-shocks-german-political-establishment-merz-faces-two-more-election
From Russia, RT posted the following:
Germany’s anti-Russia stance helped drive AfD election victory – expert
7 September 2026
The German government’s increasingly hostile stance toward Russia, mounting economic problems, and concerns over migration have helped propel the Alternative for Germany (AfD) to a historic election victory in Saxony-Anhalt, Professor Vladislav Belov, head of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Center for German Studies, has told RT. …
Speaking shortly after polls closed on Sunday, Belov recalled his earlier assessment that the anti-Russian positions adopted by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt would benefit the AfD among certain groups of voters. …
Belov argued that the campaign had been unusually dominated by federal issues, despite voters formally electing a state parliament.
“For the first time, the AfD presented itself not merely as a protest party but as a party with governing competence,” he said, identifying migration, education, and Saxony-Anhalt’s economic and political situation as key campaign issues that other parties had failed to address. https://www.rt.com/news/645200-germanys-anti-russia-stance-helped/
7 September 2026
The opposition right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party could join forces with the left-wing Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) after its landslide election win in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, RT contributor Rachel Marsden has said. …
Speaking to RT on Monday, Marsden pointed out that Saxony-Anhalt is “one of the AFD’s strongest states. So, no, it’s not like Germany has suddenly undergone some kind of mass political conversion.”
The AFD winning here was fully expected and now the party has to work out what to actually do with all those votes… Now, the anti-establishment left BSW party is hovering around 5%, potentially making the coalition arithmetic rather uncomfortable for the [establishment] parties that have spent years insisting that there would be no cooperation with the AfD,” she said.
The AfD and BWS might sit on the different sides of the political spectrum, but their positions overlap in many areas, especially when it comes to urging dialogue with Russia and resisting the growing influence of EU bureaucrats in Brussels, Marsden stressed.
“There’s also the possibility that the AfD would refuse to work with anybody in favor of just kind of rolling the dice and hoping that nobody can form a coalition government,” which would lead to a new election, giving the right-wing party another chance of calming enough votes to govern Saxony-Anhalt alone, she added. https://www.rt.com/news/645208-germany-afd-saxony-anhalt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
Not all in Germany are anti-Russian. Like the old Radio Church of God taught, I believe that Germany will one day make a deal with Russia that will not end well for the USA and its British-descended allies.
If the AfD ends up working with no other party, it will have influence, and also will be somewhat shielded from political blame if it is not part of a governing coaltion.
That said, Germany will change. Europe will change.
A reorganization will come:
12 The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. 13 These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast. (Revelation 17:12-13)
But that change is still years away.
Yet, we look to be seeing some seeds being sown now for it.
While the AfD has its own problems, its continued rise is demonstrating that Germans are becoming less tolerant of migrants and the status quo than many thought.
In February 2023, we put out the following video related to the AfD and Germany:
AfD: Prelude to a Hitler Beast?
Germany’s Alternative für Deutshland (Alternative for Germany in English) party celebrated its 10th anniversary on February 6, 2023.
It objects to:
More illegal migration
The AfD also asserts, “Now it’s time to change that. And that’s only possible with us.” Many are concerned that the AfD’s growing political influence will impact Germany. Can a strong man worse than Adolf Hitler, that the Bible calls the Beast rise up from Germany? Could Europe reorganize with a small backing to put this leader into place? Does the AfD want to make a deal with Russia? Will Germany make a future deal with Russia that would be opposed to the USA? Does the AfD want religion involved to meet its objectives in such a way that it could support the coming King of the North Beast power that the Bible warns will arise in Europe? Could Europe unite under such a leader according to scripture? Steve Dupuie and Dr. Thiel go over these matters.
Here is a link to our video: AfD: Prelude to a Hitler Beast?
The rise of AfD reminds some of pre-WWII Germany.
We are getting closer and closer to WWIII.
Earlier this year, a reader sent me a link to an interview with Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg related to the AfD (Guttenberg fordert offene Auseinandersetzung mit der AfD). Although I went to watch it, since it was in the German language I stopped watching it. But the reader sent the following about it in English:
Tensions have been simmering within the CDU/CSU alliance for some time now regarding the issue of a firewall against the AfD. While Chancellor and CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz continues to emphasize that there will be no cooperation with the AfD, some CDU politicians are questioning this stance. Former CDU Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg also believes the CDU’s current approach to the AfD is not entirely correct. Although he stresses that AfD officials must clearly be kept behind the firewall, he argues that dealing with the AfD cannot continue in the form of a boycott. He explains on Markus Lanz’s talk show how, from his perspective, the CDU should deal with the AfD.
In my view, the interview related to the AfD shows that Herr Guttenberg is still planning on becoming more involved with politics and he is working on building a vision of European politics which he hopes will lead him to gain support.
Herr Guttenberg may be positioning himself as an alternative to the AfD–which itself means: Alternatives for Germany (Deutschland).
The same reader sent me the following yesterday:
Where does religion end and politics begin – and is it even possible to clearly separate the two today?Gregor Gysi and Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg discuss the Church in a changing society – from very different perspectives on faith. The question at hand is how political the Church should be and where its role begins to become problematic.This inevitably also raises the issue of the relationship between Church and politics in Germany. What is the significance of the CDU/CSU explicitly invoking “Christian” values – and how consistently is this claim actually lived out?Pope Leo also sparks debate with his clear political statements, including those against Donald Trump. Is a Pope allowed to take such a clear stance – or does he cross a line? Guttenberg, in particular, had reservations at the outset – regarding a role that proves to be far more complex than it initially appears: The Catholic Church thinks globally and must reconcile very different social realities.Ultimately, the fundamental question is how the Church can position itself in a modern society without losing its significance – balancing attitude, influence, and tradition.
The “C” in the CDU and CSU parties is the word “Christian.”
The time will come when a deal is made between the Vatican and Beast leader that will rise with the reorganization of Revelation 17:13.
Barron Guttenberg’s position and comments suggests he is aware that religion can, and will, be a factor in Europe finally reorganizing to fulfill various roles.
Although Herr Guttenberg is not in a political office at this time, he still has influence and has been taking steps related to European politics. He may well rise much further in time, with just a small number of supporters initially (cf. Daniel 11:23).
The Baron remains someone to watch (Mark 13:37).
As I wrote before, “Probably much more than Ulrich Siegmund. Though Ulrich Siegmund may trigger factors to get Germany to change, etc.”
Watch.
Some items of possibly related interest may include:
Germany’s Assyrian Roots Throughout History Are the Germanic peoples descended from Asshur of the Bible? Have there been real Christians in Germanic history? What about the “Holy Roman Empire”? There is also a You-Tube video sermon on this titled Germany’s Biblical Origins.
Germany in Biblical and Roman Catholic Prophecy Does Assyria in the Bible equate to an end time power inhabiting the area of the old Roman Empire? What does prophecy say Germany will do and what does it say will happen to most of the German people? Here is a version of the article in the Spanish language: Alemania en la profecía bíblic. Here are links to two English language sermon videos Germany in Bible Prophecy and The Rise of the Germanic Beast Power of Prophecy. Here is one in the Spanish language: Alemania en profecía Biblica.
Might German Baron Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg become the King of the North? Is the former German Defense Minister (who is also the former German Minister for Economics and Technology) one to watch? What do Greco-Roman Catholic, Byzantine, and biblical prophecies suggest? A video of related interest would be: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Europe’s Future. A shorter one is also available: The Middle East, Prophecy, and Karl Theodor zu Guttenberg.
Lost Tribes and Prophecies: What will happen to Australia, the British Isles, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and the United States of America? Where did those people come from? Can you totally rely on DNA? Do you really know what will happen to Europe and the English-speaking peoples? What about the peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, and the islands? This free online book provides scriptural, scientific, historical references, and commentary to address those matters. Here are links to related sermons: Lost tribes, the Bible, and DNA; Lost tribes, prophecies, and identifications; 11 Tribes, 144,000, and Multitudes; Israel, Jeremiah, Tea Tephi, and British Royalty; Gentile European Beast; Royal Succession, Samaria, and Prophecies; Asia, Islands, Latin America, Africa, and Armageddon; When Will the End of the Age Come?; Rise of the Prophesied King of the North; Christian Persecution from the Beast; WWIII and the Coming New World Order; and Woes, WWIV, and the Good News of the Kingdom of God.