State election: What an AfD sole government would mean for Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund wants to systematically rebuild Saxony-Anhalt. Experts warn: the AfD's policy would deter investors and create a billion-euro gap in the budget.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt has presented its election program, which includes over 300 demands and 17 thematic blocks. The party is confident about winning the state election on September 6 and has labeled the document a "government program". According to polls, an AfD majority government is possible.
The AfD plans to restrict employment of foreigners and limit further immigration of "culturally alien" skilled workers, which could exacerbate Saxony-Anhalt's demographic problems, including a shrinking workforce and low economic growth. The party also wants to reform the education system, including segregating students by performance, needs, and residency status, and introducing more stringent grading and tracking.
Additionally, the AfD has promised costly spending packages, including free meals and school supplies, but has not clarified how it will fund them given the state's significant debt.
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