Sachsen-Anhalt: Merz: Land würde bei AfD-Sieg erheblichen Schaden nehmen
Der Bundeskanzler hat im ARD-Sommerinterview vor Konsequenzen eines AfD-Wahlsieges in Sachsen-Anhalt gewarnt. Merz könne sich nicht vorstellen, dass internationale Investoren dann noch neue Werke gründen oder Unternehmen in dem Land ansiedeln würden.
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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