Sachsen-Anhalt: „Die Hand ist ausgestreckt“ – So will Siegmunds AfD regieren
Vor der Wahl wollte Ulrich Siegmund nur mit absoluter Mehrheit als Ministerpräsident antreten. Nach dem AfD-Sieg zeichnet sich ein Strategiewechsel ab: Er sucht Partner.
In Berlin, Ulrich Siegmund stood side by side with the AfD federal chairmen, Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, during the Bundespressekonferenz. Amidst the flurry of photographers and journalists, the trio reiterated the AfD's claim to govern in Saxony-Anhalt on Monday. However, Siegmund might find this endeavor challenging. Earlier, he had ruled out a minority government following the state election, stating that his party would only contest the premiership if they had an absolute majority.
This majority had eluded the AfD. Siegmund's tone now suggests a shift in communication strategy, with the candidate stating, "The hand is outstretched," signaling his intention to offer talks to all factions and deputies. The AfD explicitly excludes cooperation with the BSW, but this direction is clear: Siegmund is seeking partners to govern, now referring to a "stable majority" that may emerge, rather than an absolute majority. This change in approach appears to be a response to the electoral outcome.
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