BDI warning about AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt
For the first time, an AfD politician could be elected President of the State Parliament. The economy warns of disadvantages for the location.
Quick Look
- Before the inaugural state parliament session in Saxony-Anhalt, BDI boss Tanja Gönner warns against an AfD government.
- An upswing is not to be expected as trust and international openness are suffering.
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Why It Matters
Saxony-Anhalt is facing a constituent state parliament session at which an AfD politician could be elected for the first time.
Saxony-Anhalt is facing a first: for the first time, an AfD politician could be elected president of the state parliament. On this occasion, BDI boss Gönner reiterates her warning against a government with the party in the state - and emphasizes the economic disadvantages.
Before the inaugural session of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt, the industry warned against an AfD government in the state. “An upswing would not be expected with an AfD government because trust in good framework conditions suffers,” said the managing director of the BDI industry association, Tanja Gönner, to the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”.
In Saxony-Anhalt, too, the success of the economy is based "on openness, the free-democratic basic order, on world trade, export opportunities and well-trained employees - including from abroad," explained Gönner. “This economic recipe for success is not reflected in the AfD’s positions,” she argued, adding: “The AfD is not a business party.”
The AfD clearly won the state elections on September 6th, but was three votes short of an absolute majority. At the constitutive session of the state parliament this Tuesday, AfD politician Tobias Rausch could be elected parliamentary president with votes from the BSW and would become the first AfD politician to hold such a top office. In December, top candidate Ulrich Siegmund wants to be elected as the AfD's first prime minister.
“If there is an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt, then I would like for the people and the location that what already exists will at least be preserved,” Gönner continued. The question is: “Who will invest in the large industrial areas in Saxony-Anhalt in the future?” Every investor needs skilled workers, “often from abroad.” If these people don't feel welcome, this "quickly becomes an argument against the location."
However, most laws are made at the federal and European levels, the industry representative continued. “A federal state has to adhere to this, companies have a right to it.” Your association will “work to ensure that the rule of law is protected and applied.”
What to Watch
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Constituent session of the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt with possible election of the parliamentary speaker.
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Open Questions
- Will Tobias Rausch be elected President of the State Parliament?
- Will Ulrich Siegmund be elected prime minister in December?
