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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, leading CDU politicians have ruled out a debate about party leader Friedrich Merz. They instead call for an acceleration of the federal government's reform course. SPD politicians criticized the course and Merz's rhetoric.
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The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt faces a decision on future coalitions following the election. The question is whether the party will continue to cooperate with The Left.
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International politicians expressed concern over the AfD's success in the Saxony-Anhalt election. French Finance Minister Lescure called the result a "very, very disturbing signal" amid a global populist wave. Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski and Italian Lega leader Salvini also congratulated the AfD.
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The AfD narrowly missed an absolute majority in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt but is expected to govern. An AfD government could influence administration and justice, roll back equality policies, and alter economic and climate policies.
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In the Saxony-Anhalt state election, the AfD won 38 out of 41 direct mandates, while the CDU secured none. The AfD claims a mandate to govern after their victory, but the CDU rejects a debate about Friedrich Merz.
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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt could for the first time enable the appointment of an AfD politician as Minister-President. Political scientist Petra Dobner calls the election historic but emphasizes that the result currently applies to Saxony-Anhalt and is not directly transferable to federal politics.
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The AfD was successful in Saxony-Anhalt, though immigration was not the main election issue. Instead, social security, peace, and economic policy were decisive. Voters perceive the party as closer to their concerns and better at solving problems.
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The CDU lost over 19 percentage points in Saxony-Anhalt, achieving only 17.2 percent of the vote. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is under pressure following this election defeat.