Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:43pm on 07 Sep 2026,Monday International
Germany spent years making it easier for skilled foreign workers to enter the country as it faced labour shortages and an ageing population. But the far-right Alternative for Germany’s (AfD) strong victory in Saxony-Anhalt could shift the immigration debate. The AfD won 43.8% of the vote but fell short of a majority, increasing pressure on mainstream parties to take tougher positions on migration. The party supports stricter asylum rules, stronger deportations and tighter immigration controls. Experts say immigration will not end overnight because key rules are set nationally and at the EU level, but Germany could increasingly favour skilled workers while tightening rules for asylum seekers and irregular migrants.
