State election: AfD's seizure of power? What's at stake economically in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD could come to power in Saxony-Anhalt for the first time at the state level. Ten graphics show the state of the economy and where the risks are particularly high.
Saxony-Anhalt is set to hold a state election on September 6, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) leading in polls with over 40% support. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that an AfD-led government could weaken the state and deter international investors. The AfD's top candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, has rejected Merz's warnings, claiming that an AfD-led government would bring economic prosperity to the state.
The state's economy has struggled with low growth and a shortage of skilled workers, and experts warn that an AfD-led government could exacerbate these problems.
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