
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that an AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt would cause significant problems for the state, citing concerns over international investor confidence and democratic stability ahead of the September 6 vote.
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The AfD is leading in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 40% support, ahead of CDU at 23%, raising concerns about a far-right party leading a German state government for the first time since 1945.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that a victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in next week's election in Saxony-Anhalt would seriously damage the eastern German state. DW has more.
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Merz predicts 'significant problems' for Saxony-Anhalt under AfD
Merkel calls on Germans to 'fight for this democracy'
German politicians call for ban on radical AfD state branches
Here is a roundup of top stories from and about Germany on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The CDU will attempt to convince undecided voters not to support the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt
Very likely · Within days
Political debate over banning radical AfD state branches will intensify before the election
Likely · Within days
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