On September 1st, voters in Saxony will head to the polls to elect a new state parliament, with the AfD and CDU neck-and-neck in the race.

Recent polls indicate the AfD slightly leading with 32% of the vote, while the CDU trails closely at 29%.

The newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is emerging as a significant contender, projected to secure 15% of the votes.

Meanwhile, the current coalition partners, SPD and Greens, are struggling to surpass the 5% threshold necessary for representation, alongside the Linke.

The FDP and Freie Wähler are also facing challenges, with the FDP polling at just 2%.

This election follows a trend seen in the European elections, where the AfD gained significant ground in Saxony.

The outcome remains uncertain, with voter sentiment showing both strong support and significant opposition to the leading parties.