2024-09-15 13:29:08
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Brandenburg Election: CDU Politicians Back SPD to Counter AfD Surge

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In Brandenburg's upcoming state election, CDU politicians are unusually rallying behind SPD state premier Dietmar Woidke to thwart a potential AfD victory. Prominent figures like Michael Kretschmer and Rita Süssmuth praise Woidke's collaboration with Saxony and his achievements, such as establishing the Medical University of Lausitz.

CDU's top candidate, Jan Redmann, perceives this cross-party support as a vote of confidence in a strong CDU performance. The election is tightly contested, with polls showing a neck-and-neck race between AfD and SPD, each vying for dominance.

The CDU trails with 16%, while SPD and AfD are closely matched. Woidke, governing Brandenburg since 2013, faces significant pressure as his party struggles to maintain its grip amid surging opposition from AfD and the newly formed BSW.

Robert Crumbach, BSW's leading candidate, echoes nationalistic sentiments and underscores a commitment to social justice, peace in Ukraine, and reformed migration policies. As Brandenburg grapples with crucial issues like education, healthcare, and economic development, the election's outcome could signal broader shifts in Germany's political landscape.

The CDU aims to leverage this election to challenge the federal Ampel coalition's stability, making the stakes higher than ever.

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