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Voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls amid surging support for the right-wing AfD party, prompting warnings from President Frank-Walter Steinmeier against rising nationalism. Political analysts view the regional vote as a potential stepping stone for the party’s national ambitions.
Germany's Anti-Immigration AfD Party Reaches Record Support Days Before Pivotal State Election Via Remix News, The Alternative for Germany has reached a record high of 43 percent in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt for the first time in an Insa poll, which was commissioned by Nius newspaper. Sven Schulze (CDU, left), Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, and Ulrich Siegmund (AfD, right), the top candidates, are on stage for the TV debate organized by "Volksstimme" and...
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has intensified his campaign in Saxony-Anhalt, firmly rejecting any post-election coalition with the Left party while warning that an AfD victory would damage Germany’s economy and investor confidence. His efforts also target the far-right’s campaign tactics regarding mail-in voting.
Incumbent state premier Sven Schulze pledges to prevent the far-right AfD from leading a government in Saxony-Anhalt despite their commanding lead in regional polls.
CDU contenders Sven Schulze and Ulrich Siegmund engaged in a sharply contested televised debate in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a strategic shift toward aggressive campaigning. The exchange highlighted internal party competition as the region prepares for upcoming state elections, with focus extending beyond major cities to smaller towns.
Sven Schulze, the CDU's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, faced ridicule and scorn after two of his campaign posters appeared to show the same woman, once with a disability and once without.
East German states are protesting the proposed abolition of the pension at 63 policy, with CDU Minister-Presidents Michael Kretschmer, Sven Schulze, and Mario Voigt expressing opposition despite previously holding differing views.
The CDU in Sachsen-Anhalt has launched its election campaign in Dessau, with lead candidate Sven Schulze focusing on policy content, as polls show the AfD significantly ahead with over 40 percent support for the September 6 election.
An analysis of hundreds of TikTok videos shows how candidates Ulrich Siegmund and Sven Schulze are tailoring their messaging on migration and the economy to win votes in the upcoming state election.
Campaigning with a personal touch highlighted by family imagery, Schulze seeks to maintain his state's leadership while sharply contrasting his platform with the rising influence of the Alternative for Germany party.
CDU governor Sven Schulze states he will never form an alliance with the far-right AfD but emphasizes addressing the concrete concerns of their voters to counter their electoral momentum.
Sven Schulze is leading the Christian Democratic Union's campaign in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state elections, focusing on countering the electoral surge of right-wing parties.
In the final phase of the state election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt, Minister President Sven Schulze is relying on an unusual helper: CSU leader Markus Söder.
Sven Schulze is conducting an intense election campaign for the CDU in Eastern Germany, pushing himself and the party to their limits. He has a tight 222-day timeframe to secure a victory in the upcoming elections.
In Germany's East, the Green party is defending a CDU state premier, Sven Schulze, who seeks to slow down pension reform, a stance he shares with others in Saxony-Anhalt.
Sven Schulze, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, advocated for support for Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche at the East German Economic Forum while also calling for an amendment to the 'Südbonus' (South Bonus).
Following the regional election, CDU leader Sven Schulze pledged to maintain his economic course, facing questions about whether his approach can counter the rise of the AfD and strengthen the state’s economy.
Candidates for the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election face a contentious televised debate, with CDU leader Sven Schulze delivering strong performances while his AfD opponent struggles to respond effectively.
In a SPIEGEL talk, Sven Schulze described Siegmund as a puppet, making a pointed political statement.
With the AfD leading ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election, CDU candidate Sven Schulze is campaigning on an accessible image to counter the far-right surge, while analysts assess potential governing coalitions.
Sven Schulze, the CDU's lead candidate for Saxony-Anhalt, has clarified his position following a discussion about his election advertising, stating he cannot perform miracles but intends to use better posters in the future.
Comedian Dieter Hallervorden is supporting CDU top candidate Sven Schulze in the Saxony-Anhalt election campaign, explaining his reasons in an interview.
A photo from 2020 allegedly shows AfD state leader Martin Reichardt making a Hitler salute, prompting Minister President Sven Schulze to demand his resignation.
Sachsen-Anhalt's Minister-President, Sven Schulze (CDU), is advocating for a new fuel tax rebate, reminiscent of the 2022 rebate, ahead of state elections. While polls suggest tax cuts would be popular, the federal government has different plans.