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Nach der Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt Anfang September verlor die CDU fast 20 Prozentpunkte. Anfang Oktober wurde der AfD-Kandidat Ulrich Siegmund zum Landtagspräsidenten gewählt, nachdem er in geheimer Wahl vier Stimmen mehr erhielt als erwartet. Dies führte zu Spekulationen über Unterstützung aus der CDU-Fraktion.
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Die CDU wird interne Disziplinarmaßnahmen gegen Abgeordnete ergreifen, die die AfD unterstützen.
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Sollte die Bundesregierung Merz scheitern, steigt die Wahrscheinlichkeit von Neuwahlen mit potenziell stärkerem AfD-Ergebnis.
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Seven US senators from both parties have written in a letter criticizing President Donald Trump for allowing the import of Russian diesel without consulting Congress, in violation of the ban on Russian energy imports passed in 2022. They warn that this could finance Russia's war against Ukraine and demand an immediate course correction from the government.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who once called Donald Trump a fascist, is now holding talks with him about housing. Despite outrage from parts of his base, his poll numbers remain stable. The article examines whether he could be a role model for Berlin.

After losing three state elections and polls below 20 percent, the CDU leadership is meeting in Berlin to discuss energy promises, pension reform and internal disputes. Gordon Schnieder calls for a reduction in electricity taxes and criticizes the focus on personnel debates instead of on citizens' living costs.

The black-red coalition is facing growing challenges: reform projects from the summer are stalling, while the election of AfD politician Tobias Rausch as state parliament president in Saxony-Anhalt is putting a strain on trust between the CDU/CSU and the SPD. Business and politics warn of time pressure, while experts emphasize internal conflict resolution and clear communication as the key to the ability to govern.

After a joint dinner between BSW and AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, which was organized by the right-wing extremist Compact magazine, BSW members criticized the proximity to the AfD. Party leaders such as Sahra Wagenknecht and Fabio De Masi distanced themselves from the meeting, while BSW state deputy parliamentary group leader Claudia Wittig admitted a mistake and emphasized that such events would not be repeated.

The British historian Timothy Garton Ash warns of an existential threat to Europe from populism and an alienated liberal center. He calls for a robust democracy and more emotional intelligence from politicians in order to overcome social divisions.