Far-right Election Win Sparks Uncertainty for Migrants in Eastern Germany

Migrants in eastern Germany express fear and uncertainty after a far-right party's election win, raising concerns about their future and safety.

Editorial Desk

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Berlin, Germany — The recent victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in regional elections has left many migrants in eastern Germany questioning their future and feeling increasingly unwelcome.

Ola Akhras, a Syrian doctor living in Magdeburg, says she and her husband have been discussing whether to return to Syria since the AfD’s win. The party’s surge in support has raised fears among migrants that their status and safety could be at risk.

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The AfD’s success reflects growing discontent in eastern Germany, where economic challenges and rising anti-immigrant sentiment have fueled its rise. Despite the party not securing a majority, its influence is causing concern among those who have built lives in the region.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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