Landtagswahl: Merz: Sachsen-Anhalt darf kein Experimentierfeld für „Wutbürger“ werden
Eine Woche vor der Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt mahnt Friedrich Merz vor einer AfD-Regierung und deren wirtschaftlichen Folgen. Aber der Kanzler zeigt sich optimistisch.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz cautioned during his inaugural campaign stop in Saxony-Anhalt about the potential consequences of an AfD-led government on the state's economic development. He firmly stated that "Saxony-Anhalt must not become an experimental ground for angry citizens" after a joint visit with CDU frontrunner Sven Schulze in Quedlinburg, Harz.
In the event of a decisive victory for a right-wing populist party, "foreign investors will think twice before investing in Saxony-Anhalt," Merz warned. However, he remained optimistic, expressing confidence that a late surge could occur before the Sunday election. The outcome is of great significance, he emphasized, but he expressed confidence that "Sven Schulze and the CDU will have a good result on Sunday."
Merz reminded the audience of the 2021 election, where the CDU surprisingly performed unexpectedly well, significantly outpacing polls that predicted a tight race between the CDU and AfD. The CDU secured 37.1 percent of the vote, while the AfD received 20.8 percent.
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