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Would getting into government mean a more moderate AfD? | DW News

May 23, 2026 2 min
afdgerman politicssaxony-anhaltpolitical moderation
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A panel of journalists discusses whether governing would moderate the political stance of the AfD party.

This panel segment examines whether the AfD would moderate its positions if it were to gain power in the Saxony-Anhalt region. The discussion explores whether the realities of governing create an inherent pull toward moderation or whether the party would resist such changes to maintain its identity.

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Worth watching if: You are interested in German regional politics and the debate surrounding the potential mainstreaming of populist parties.

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