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In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD secured 43.8% of votes, while the CDU received 17.2%. Political scientist Nicolas Spohn warns that the government's disregard for this outcome could increase voter frustration and benefit the AfD.
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Former CDU leader Angela Merkel called the election result in Saxony-Anhalt "simply shocking" and a "watershed moment in the history of the Federal Republic." She criticized the CDU's "firewall" strategy against the AfD, stating that emotional appeals beyond facts would be a civilizational regression.
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A government under the AfD is possible but not certain in Saxony-Anhalt. CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left parties rule out cooperation with the AfD. Together with the BSW, they hold a majority of seats, leading to a stalemate. An independent Minister-President is an option, with the Greens and SPD showing openness.
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The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt aims to secure a governing majority by recruiting CDU members. An AfD parliamentary manager indicated willingness to negotiate concessions with the Sarah Wagenknecht Alliance to facilitate government formation.
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The traditional left-right division is insufficient to describe changing voter structures, as workers increasingly vote right while the urban educated middle class votes left. The decisive dividing line is between winners and losers of liberalization.
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The AfD fell short of an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt and has no coalition partners. They are speculating on new elections, which would only be possible after a failed third vote for the Minister-President and a two-thirds majority in the state parliament. Until then, the incumbent Minister-President remains in office.
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Reiner Haseloff was elected the new CDU parliamentary group leader in Saxony-Anhalt by a vote of eight to seven. He defeated the incumbent, Heuer.
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North Rhine-Westphalia's Premier Hendrik Wüst proposes a federal-state working group to examine the AfD. This group would discuss dealing with parties pursuing unconstitutional goals and explore legal consequences without prejudgment. The CSU expresses skepticism about a ban procedure.
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The CDU suffered a significant election defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, with the AfD gaining considerable ground. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) faces internal and external pressure regarding the "firewall" to the AfD and his reforms. The SPD signals a departure from the planned reform course, particularly concerning pensions.
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