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State election in Saxony-Anhalt: Schulze and Siegmund in duel - these are the points of contention

Free kindergarten meals, foreign workers and deportations: Who can really keep their promises in Saxony-Anhalt? What Schulze and Siegmund are debating about.

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State election in Saxony-Anhalt: Schulze and Siegmund in duel - these are the points of contention

CDU leader Sven Schulze and AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund engaged in a heated debate ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election on September 6. They discussed topics such as economy, migration, education, and finances, with Siegmund advocating for stricter migration policies and Schulze emphasizing the need for immigration to address labor shortages.

The AfD is currently leading in polls, but forming a government may be challenging due to the lack of a clear majority. Siegmund aims for an AfD majority government, while Schulze seeks to prevent an absolute majority for any one party.

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