In the recent state election in Brandenburg, exit polls indicate that Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party (SPD) has narrowly outperformed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). According to initial results from ARD, the SPD secured approximately 31% of the vote. The AfD has characterized its performance in this election as a significant success, despite trailing behind the SPD. Voting has now concluded, and the results are being closely monitored as they reflect the current political landscape in Germany.

The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party is aiming for a strong performance in the upcoming election in Brandenburg, a key German state, scheduled for Sunday. This follows the party's significant electoral successes in two other regions just three weeks prior. In Brandenburg, the AfD is in a tight race with Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD). The state, which encompasses a mix of urban and rural areas surrounding Berlin, is being viewed as a crucial test for Scholz's government ahead of the general election next autumn. The AfD has been labeled as a rightwing extremist group by various domestic intelligence agencies in several states, highlighting the contentious nature of its political stance.