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The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt will re-elect its state board following a historic election defeat. The positions will be filled at a special party conference in November or December. State chairman Sven Schulze will not run again.
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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, CDU leader Friedrich Merz admitted a significant election defeat and intends to improve his communication. He emphasized, however, that he will adhere to his neoliberal core beliefs, which the article suggests could lead to social inequality and the rise of far-right forces.
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The AfD's success in a German state election could influence the federal government's EU policy. While EU neighbors express concern, AfD allies see it as a signal of hope. Key EU decisions on the budget and CO2 emissions trading are pending.
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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD, the election winner, is seeking majorities, while the CDU admits a heavy defeat and moves into opposition. Protests against the AfD took place in several cities.
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Record prices for diesel and gasoline in Portugal have led to protests. Diesel reached €2.169 per liter and gasoline €2.142 per liter. An analysis by regulator ERSE found no evidence of exploitation by operators.
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The Greens achieved their best result in Saxony-Anhalt with 8.9 percent. Despite this, there is concern in the party headquarters about an AfD-led government, which top candidate Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz described as "bitter". The hope is that this fear will also generate votes for the Greens in elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.
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Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge over the border river Tumen. The connection is intended to facilitate trade and tourist travel from Russia to North Korea.
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Demand for flash memory in AI applications is driving the market. Enterprise SSDs accounted for 48 percent of NAND bits shipped in Q2 2026, a share that could exceed 50 percent by year-end. This is shifting production capacity away from end consumers towards cloud and AI operators.
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The SPD in Saxony-Anhalt is seeking its political course after the AfD's success. The party wants to remain recognizable without jeopardizing the federal government.