In the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is leading in local elections and has the possibility of forming a single-party government. AfD's local leader Ulrich Siegmund stated that if they win the elections, they aim to detain and deport migrants whose asylum rights have been rejected in Germany, to remove ideology from the education curriculum, and to reintroduce Russian lessons in schools. He also expressed support for restarting student exchange programs with Russia and lifting sanctions against Russia. Political analyst Dmitri Stratievski noted that AfD's pro-Russian rhetoric resonates in this region due to historical ties in eastern Germany and the attitudes of the voter base. It is indicated that if AfD comes to power in Saxony-Anhalt, policies such as reintroducing Russian lessons at the state education level could be implemented. The party is classified as far-right by local intelligence due to its contradictions with Germany's democratic order. Additionally, AfD's Saxony-Anhalt leader Siegmund has been in the spotlight for secret meetings involving nepotism allegations and harsh policies towards migrants. Siegmund claims he attended these meetings as a private individual and denies any illegal deportation plans.