Livestream: Consequences of the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt for the economy
The Handelsblatt discusses with experts the effects of the election results in Saxony-Anhalt on politics and the economy.
Quick Look
After the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in which the AfD achieved 43.8 percent and the CDU 17.2 percent, the Handelsblatt discussed the economic and political consequences of the new government formation in a live stream.
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Why It Matters
The state elections in Saxony-Anhalt took place on September 6th. The AfD achieved 43.8 percent, while the CDU achieved 17.2 percent.
Dusseldorf. On September 6th, Saxony-Anhalt elected a new state parliament. With 43.8 percent of the vote, the AfD more than doubled its 2021 result - the best result for a party in a state election in the past ten years.
Prime Minister Sven Schulze's CDU fell to 17.2 percent, experiencing its worst state election result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. Despite the historic success, the AfD lacks an absolute majority in the 83-member state parliament with 39 seats.
Which party will be the next Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt? And what consequences would that have for the local economy?
The Handelsblatt is now discussing the election results in Saxony-Anhalt in a live stream and not only looks at the consequences of the new government for politics, but also for the economy. What's special: You can ask the experts your questions live today.
The group consists of: Leila Al-Serori, co-head of politics at Handelsblatt in Berlin, Martin Menz, entrepreneur from Saxony-Anhalt, and Benjamin Höhne, political scientist from Chemnitz University of Technology. The live stream is moderated by Nele Dohmen, editor in the Podcast, Live & Video department and host of Handelsblatt Today.
Open Questions
- Who will be the next Prime Minister?
- What impact does the election result have on the local economy?
