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2024-09-08 09:00:08
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State Elections in September: Baerbock Challenges Stance on Ukraine Support

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Foreign Minister Baerbock criticizes Prime Minister Woidke for his position on Ukraine support, questioning whom the Federal Chancellor should support in the upcoming Brandenburg state election. Criticism extends to the SPD's neutral stance on arms deliveries.

Baerbock also condemns BSW and AfD for aligning with Russia. In Sachsen, CDU debates coalition options post-election, facing concerns over cooperation with Left and AfD.

The Greens emerge as an alternative to the SPD. Amidst rising AfD influence, Landtagspräsidentin stresses the need for a functional parliament.

Meanwhile, questions arise over Olaf Scholz's candidacy in the next federal election, as Musiala leads the DFB-Elf to victory post-EM.

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Foreign Minister Baerbock criticizes Prime Minister Woidke (SPD) for his stance on Ukraine support. She asks whom the Federal Chancellor should vote for in the state election on September 22 in Brandenburg if Woidke does not change. According to the election compass, the SPD answers "neutral" to the question about arms deliveries. Baerbock also criticizes the positions of BSW and AfD, who stand on the side of Russia. Baerbock and the Chancellor live in Potsdam. The Greens are an alternative to..
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