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The AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt has triggered international reactions, including a threatened termination of the partnership from France. Domestically, the result leads to tensions within the CDU.
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live •Election victory of the AfD French region threatens to terminate its partnership with Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD victory is spreading abroad. Election loser Sven Schulze is head of the new CDU parliamentary group in Saxony-Anhalt. And: calls for resignation from the CDU against Merz. The developments in the live blog.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The French region will officially terminate the partnership with Saxony-Anhalt within the next few weeks.
Likely · Within weeks
Within the CDU, calls for Merz to resign will become louder in the coming days.
Possible · Within days
CSU boss Markus Söder rejects a ban on the AfD and instead calls for a tougher debate on the content. He also talks about the consequences in Saxony-Anhalt and the need for reform in pensions and taxes.

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