State Elections: AfD Leads in Thuringia, CDU in Saxony

The recent survey on state elections reveals that the far-right AfD party is in the lead in Thuringia, while the CDU is ahead in Saxony. Possible coalitions in Saxony include CDU-BSW-SPD, while in Thuringia, options include CDU-BSW or CDU-Left.

The desired prime ministers for each state are Ramelow from the Left in Thuringia and Kretschmer from CDU in Saxony. Notably, top politicians like Scholz from the SPD are traveling for election campaign finals.

However, many voters in both states remain undecided. The upcoming elections in Saxony and Thuringia have drawn significant interest, with some approaching them with concern and others with hope.

The debates, perceptions, and emotions in the east are explored in guest articles by eight authors. Additionally, the issue of the east is discussed, with Oschmann highlighting the historical differences in dealing with the crimes of the Third Reich.

In a separate incident, Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, was attacked with paint ahead of the state elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg. Despite the challenges, Ramelow remains confident in his chances, while Lauterbach lauds Scholz as the best potential chancellor.

The question of the Union's chancellor candidate remains open, with Blume praising Söder's popularity and the potential of the CSU.