AfD: "It can get really bitter for companies in Saxony-Anhalt"
Many company bosses are holding back in the public debate, even though they see democracy under pressure. Political scientist Knut Bergmann sees several reasons for this.
The recent election victory of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has significant implications for the region's economy. According to Knut Bergmann of the Institute of the German Economy (IW), companies in the region must prepare for various scenarios, including a possible AfD-led government, a stalemate, or new elections. Bergmann notes that east German entrepreneurs are under greater pressure than their west German counterparts and face challenges in speaking out against the AfD, with many choosing to remain silent due to fear of backlash or concerns about the effectiveness of their engagement.
A survey by the IW found that over 90% of east German company leaders consider democracy an important economic factor, but few are willing to publicly criticize the AfD.
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- AfD: "It can get really bitter for companies in Saxony-Anhalt" handelsblatt.com
