Ulrich Siegmund

Ulrich Siegmund

Switzerland SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19884.8Global Dominance: 0.07%

Ulrich Siegmund is a prominent political figure in Germany, currently serving as one of the two leaders of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) faction in the Sachsen-Anhalt state parliament. At 34 years old, he is the party's Spitzenkandidat (top candidate) for the upcoming state elections, where the AfD aims to secure a significant majority. His leadership comes at a time when the party has seen increasing support, garnering 37.1% of the vote in the recent federal elections.

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Ulrich Siegmund is the friendly face of the AfD in his state and is uncertain about becoming the governor of Sachsen-Anhalt.

FPÖ-Rat an die AfD: Weniger Ideologie, mehr Machtstreben
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-27
5.0

Ulrich Siegmund is mentioned as a potential AfD Ministerpräsident in the context of the chairmanship.

Rheinland-Pfalz behält Vorsitz der Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-24
5.0

Ulrich Siegmund, the election winner and AfD top candidate from Sachsen-Anhalt, faces a challenging task in forming a government.

Drei Szenarien, wie es jetzt weitergeht
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-22
6.0

Ulrich Siegmund's candidacy for Minister-President was ruled out by both politicians.

AfD und BSW vor Deal – keine Koalition, aber ein Posten für BSW
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-22
5.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the leader of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt who rejected the characterization of his party as 'right-wing extremist'.

Înfrângere usturătoare pentru partidul lui Merz. Cancelarul german numește rezultatul alegerilor regionale un „dezastru”. AfD, scor record
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-09-20
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Ulrich Siegmund was invited as a guest of honor by the AfD during their final rally.

Landtagswahl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2026: SPD und AfD bis zuletzt Kopf an Kopf - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-20
4.0

Ulrich Siegmund is an AfD politician who had Spirelli pasta for lunch on the day of the elections in Sachsen-Anhalt.

Ulrich Siegmund und sein Wurstgulasch: Die Macht der fettigen Snacks - Gesellschaft
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-19
5.0

Ulrich Siegmund is described as the 'Strahlemann' of the Volt party.

Deniz Yücel über den ostdeutschen Wahlkampf: Angst auf allen Seiten - Kultur
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-15
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Deniz Yucel
Deniz Yucel

Ulrich Siegmund is mentioned as a politician whose party received votes from many entrepreneurs in Sachsen-Anhalt.

Kommentar: Das Kuscheln vieler Selbständiger mit der AfD könnte sich rächen - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-15
5.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the AfD’s man in Saxony-Anhalt and promised to take back control.

I know why many east Germans vote AfD. And no, it’s not an inherited longing for dictatorship | Carolin Würfel
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-15
6.0

Ulrich Siegmund has led the AfD party, promising to tighten immigration policies.

Entre Rusia y los extremistas de AfD: las preocupaciones de Alemania
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-09-14
3.0

Ulrich Siegmund's comments on arms production have sparked outrage.

Deutschland: die neusten Meldungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-14
2.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the leading candidate of the AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt, having won 43.8 percent of the voters in the election.

Sachsen-Anhalt wird zum ersten AfD-Realitätstest
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-14
6.0

Ulrich Siegmund is a politician who criticizes financial support for Ukraine.

Putins Einfluss auf deutsche Politik
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-13
4.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the top candidate of the AfD who recently achieved a significant victory for the party.

Was die Regierungsparteien von der AfD lernen können: Ursachen und Strategien
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-13
6.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the leading figure of the AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt, known for creating a public image that rivals his competitors.

Ulrich Siegmund und die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt: Rüstung und Rechtsextremismus - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-13
7.0

Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's Saxony-Anhalt leader, thanked Musk for his support.

The AfD won a shock election in Germany. Elon Musk was thrilled | Elon Musk
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-13
6.0

Ulrich Siegmund is mentioned as part of a group of modern-day deceivers.

Opinioni | Quei pericolosi mercanti di illusioni
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-13
3.0

Ulrich Siegmund is described as a 'Sunnyboy' and a 'political pop star' in the context of his campaign for the AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt.

Ulrich Siegmund und die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt: Rüstung und Rechtsextremismus - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-09-12
7.0

Ulrich Siegmund is a candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party who has gained significant popularity in recent elections.

La guerra de emociones y la elección que más preocupa a la Casa Rosada
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-09-12
7.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the chief candidate for the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party in Saxony-Anhalt.

Firewall compromised: has Friedrich Merz blown ‘democracy’s last shot’? | Germany
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-12
3.0

Siegmund, a former perfume seller, was unanimously re-elected as the head of the AfD parliamentary group.

Un fost ofițer Stasi, un fost actor de filme porno și câțiva neonaziști, printre noii deputați regionali ai AfD
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-09-11
5.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the lead candidate for the AfD and has faced criticism for his comments linking arms production to deportation plans.

AfD’s new state MPs include ex-Stasi officer, former porn actor, neopagans and neo-Nazis | Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-11
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Katja Pahle
Katja Pahle

Ulrich Siegmund is the Spitzenkandidat of the AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt and has been questioned about the establishment of a defense company in his state.

Kritik an Ulrich Siegmund von der AfD
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-11
4.0

Ulrich Siegmund, the leader of AfD, wants weapons for the deportation of migrants.

Lídr AfD Ulrich Siegmund chce zbraně na deportace migrantů
Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES)·Czech RepublicCzech Republic· 2026-09-11
3.0

Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD Spitzenkandidat from Sachsen-Anhalt, sparked significant criticism with his remarks about arms production and deportations.

AfD-Spitzenkandidat Siegmund: Brauchen Rüstungsgüter für "Remigration" - Deutschland
Der Standard·AustriaAustria· 2026-09-11
3.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the AfD candidate for the leadership of the Land and seeks a stable majority.

Germania, l’onda AfD scuote l’Europa. Chiaruzzi: “Una torsione storica”
San Marino RTV (News)·San MarinoSan Marino· 2026-09-11
7.0

Ulrich Siegmund is the AfD's top candidate in Sachsen-Anhalt who has denied accusations regarding the party's stance on migration.

Merz wirft AfD «ethnische Säuberungen» vor
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-10
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