Saxony-Anhalt: "Election campaign without voters": Merz visits chemical park in Leuna
Just before the election in Saxony-Anhalt, the Chancellor visits the chemical park in Leuna. It stands for the problems of the industrial location. Merz is shielded from the voter.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the UPM bio-refinery in Leuna, Saxony-Anhalt, with the state's Prime Minister Sven Schulze, highlighting the region's strong industrial presence. Merz, who has kept a distance from voters during the campaign, warned of the economic consequences of an AfD-led government, stating that it would deter future investments.
The AfD is currently leading in polls in Saxony-Anhalt, with the CDU struggling to gain traction. The region's economy has faced significant challenges, including high energy costs, bureaucratic hurdles, and a decline in investment. Merz and Schulze emphasized the importance of the chemical industry to Saxony-Anhalt's economy, with 15,000 people employed in the Leuna chemical park alone.
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