Election: Employers warn of "climate of isolation" after election
The AfD has won the election in Saxony-Anhalt, the CDU is experiencing a debacle. The result is worrying business associations.
The German employers' association has warned of the economic consequences of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's strong showing in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. The AfD, led by Ulrich Siegmund, is seeking to form a government in the state, which could mark the first time a far-right party has held power in a German state since World War II.
The employers' association's head, Steffen Kampeter, said that a policy of isolationism would harm Germany's economy and that the country needs open markets, international skilled workers, and a reliable Europe. Tanja Gönner, head of the BDI industry association, called on the federal government to pursue more reforms to boost investment, innovation, and growth.
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