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Landtagswahl: Jubel, Schock und ein bedrückender Erfolg: Das war der Wahlabend in Sachsen-Anhalt

Die AfD sieht sich in einer Zeitenwende, die CDU ist in Schockstarre. Die Grünen erleben einen bedrückenden Erfolg, das BSW erlebt Genugtuung. Szenen eines historischen Abends in Magdeburg.

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Landtagswahl: Jubel, Schock und ein bedrückender Erfolg: Das war der Wahlabend in Sachsen-Anhalt

Magdeburg witnessed a jubilant and shocking victory in the Landtag election on Sunday evening, with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party claiming a significant win. By 6 PM, it was already evident that the AfD had made a substantial impact. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside Tangermünde's Promotional School, joined by international journalists representing Denmark, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom.

One of the party's leaders, Siegmund, received spontaneous cheers as he rolled his blue Simson voting machine into the polling station. Siegmund campaigned for national sovereignty, emphasizing that the issue transcended the boundaries of Sachsen-Anhalt. Despite his focus on his home state, Siegmund assured voters that he would extend his hand and offer a smile to everyone, regardless of their background.

Political analyst Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, speaking from the AfD education policy conference, suggested that the party's historic success was largely due to Siegmund's ability to inspire confidence in the people.

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