Elections in two of Germany's eastern states have become a litmus test for how the country is responding to far-right politics. So who has a say in these votes, who doesn't and why?
Paul Krantz - paul.krantz@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 27 Aug 2026 12:41 CET
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The flag of Saxony-Anhalt seen in front of the state parliament building. A pivotal vote will happen here on September 6th. Photo: picture alliance/dpa/ARD Das Erste | Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert
Elections in two of Germany's eastern states have become a litmus test for how the country is responding to far-right politics. So who has a say in these votes, who doesn't and why?
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