An AfD state chairman has declared a 50 percent target for his party, saying that 44 percent is simply not sufficient, according to WELT. The statement was reported on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as the party marked German Unity Day with events that drew counter-protests.
The same day, AfD supporters assembled in Fürstenwalde, where demonstrations took place under protest, rbb24.de reported. The party's rally there featured Björn Höcke at its head, according to WELT, and zeit.de reported that both the AfD politician and protests were expected at the Fürstenwalde gathering.
The events coincided with Germany's national holiday marking reunification. Coverage of the day also included commentary from Lea Streisand on antisemitism, published by SZ.de, in which she said it was unbelievable that matters had reached this point.
The 50 percent goal, as described by WELT, was framed by the state leader as a response to the idea that 44 percent would be enough. The report did not specify which state chapter or which election the figure referred to.
What to watch next is whether the 50 percent target is formally adopted by the party or remains a stated ambition of the state leader, and how the Fürstenwalde rally and the accompanying protests develop in the coming days.
