The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has made opposition to wind turbines a central part of its political strategy, especially in the German states of Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. In September 2026, the AfD won a strong majority in Saxony-Anhalt with 44% of the vote, and is currently leading in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania with 36% of intended votes. A major part of the party’s policy platform includes 30 specific measures, many of which focus on opposing the expansion of wind energy infrastructure. The AfD has used its anti-wind turbine stance as a way to position itself as an "anti-system" alternative to mainstream political parties. This strategy is particularly pointed at the Greens, a party that historically emphasized environmental issues and used the term "old parties" to describe traditional political groups. The AfD's leader, Alice Weidel, has referred to wind turbines as "shame mills" (Windmühlen der Schande) in speeches, framing them as symbols of what she calls Germany’s environmental missteps. To promote its anti-wind turbine message, the AfD has organized public information events in key political venues, including the Bundestag in Berlin and the regional parliament of Thuringia. These events focus on concerns about the environmental impact of wind turbines on forests, soil, and wildlife, and highlight what the party calls the "green dilemma"—the challenge of balancing climate protection with the need to preserve biodiversity. Despite its electoral success, the AfD does not hold an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt and would need to form a coalition to govern. Its ability to implement anti-wind turbine policies is also limited by national and European climate goals, as well as the complex structure of German governance, which includes both European directives and national laws. Additionally, the AfD's limited representation in the Federal Council—where Saxony-Anhalt has only 4 out of 69 seats—reduces its direct influence on national energy policy. The AfD has proposed a "moratorium" on wind turbine installations, but federal states like Saxony-Anhalt do not have the legal authority to halt national energy transition policies. The most feasible option would be a local planning moratorium, which could restrict the areas where wind turbines can be built. However, similar measures in other states, such as Brandenburg, have had limited success, often only delaying rather than stopping the expansion of wind energy infrastructure.