AfD’s Potential Saxony-Anhalt Government Sparks Data‑Security Fears

After the AfD’s electoral victory in Saxony‑Anhalt, officials warn that a new state government could grant the party access to highly classified intelligence. Security‑service chiefs in Cologne are debating whether to impose information‑blocking measures, while analyst Rasmus Buchsteiner has highlighted the seriousness of the situation. Parliamentary Control Committee chair Marc Henrichmann has publicly rejected a proposed “Lex AfD” law, arguing that democracy must protect its most sensitive areas without resorting to political actionism. Meanwhile, a simple phishing scam exposed sensitive data that was later sold on the dark web, underscoring the vulnerability of state information. The incident has prompted calls for tighter safeguards and has been featured in POLITICO’s Berlin Playbook podcast and newsletter, which aim to keep policymakers informed of emerging threats.