Brandenburg prepares for regional election that could shape future of federal government.

The far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to potentially overtake the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) in the upcoming elections in Brandenburg, according to recent polls. The election campaign has wrapped up, and the AfD is leading in polls, followed by the SPD and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). If the AfD wins, it will be the first time the SPD loses its leading position since 1990. The left-wing Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is also expected to make a significant impact in the election. With double-digit poll ratings, the BSW could play a crucial role in preventing the AfD from forming part of a new state government. For SPD regional head Dietmar Woidke, the election results will not only affect his party but also his own future in politics. Woidke has announced that if the SPD does not win, he will retire from politics. The outcome of the election in Brandenburg could have broader implications for Germany’s national government and the balance of power within the state. The results on Sunday will be closely watched as they could potentially reshape the political landscape in the region.

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