A regional election in eastern Germany could test long-standing political assumptions, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) enjoying a significant lead in polls in Saxony-Anhalt ahead of Sunday's vote.

In this interview, Tom Nuttall of The Economist examines the AfD's growing appeal, voter frustration over migration, taxes and support for Ukraine, and whether Germany's long-standing political "firewall" against the party has unintentionally strengthened the AfD by keeping it out of power. The discussion also explores the potential impact of the election on Germany's political landscape.