2024-09-01 17:55:09
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AfD poised for state election victory in Thuringia and Saxony

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The state elections in Thuringia and Saxony have put the spotlight on the far-right AfD party, which is poised to become the number one party in these regions. Coalition building is proving to be a challenge, with Sahra Wagenknecht's alliance weakening the Left Party and strengthening the extreme right.

CDU candidate Mario Voigt and BSW candidate Katja Wolf are vying to become prime ministers, while current Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer aims to maintain control in Saxony. AfD leader Björn Höcke is asserting his party's claim to government responsibility, despite being classified as right-wing extremist by the Verfassungsschutz.

The other democratic parties are determined to keep AfD out of power. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and FDP leader Christian Lindner are mobilizing support for a coalition of traffic light parties.

Meanwhile, CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann sees the CDU as the last remaining major party and a bulwark against the rise of AfD. The elections have brought significant challenges for Bodo Ramelow, the current Minister President of Thuringia, as his party, the Left Party, has suffered losses.

Tarek Al-Wazir, former deputy minister president of Hesse and prominent Green politician, is eyeing a seat in the Bundestag.

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State elections in Thuringia and Saxony; AfD as a possible number one; difficult coalition building; Sahra Wagenknecht's alliance; Bodo Ramelow (Left Party) and Björn Höcke (AfD) as lead candidates; CDU lead candidate Mario Voigt and BSW candidate Katja Wolf want to become prime ministers; Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in Saxony; AfD leader Tino Chrupalla wants to take on government responsibility; Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens), and FDP..
AFP
1. September 2024 um 17:51

Höcke claims claim to government leadership for AfD - and issues a warning

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AFP
1. September 2024 um 17:04

Left-wing leader Schirdewan sees responsibility for AfD's performance with the "traffic light" coalition

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The Guardian
2. September 2024 um 04:36

German far-right party AfD poised for state election victory in east

Politics
Far-right AfD party dominated elections in eastern German states, becoming largest force in Thuringia. AfD also expected to perform strongly in upcoming Brandenburg state election. Remaining democratic parties vowed to maintain 'firewall' to keep AfD out of power.
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