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 Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt has significant implications for the region's economy. According to Knut Bergmann from 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 eastern German companies face greater pressure than western ones and that many entrepreneurs in the region are reluctant to speak out against the AfD, despite expressing concerns about the party's impact on democracy. A recent survey found that over 90% of eastern German company leaders consider democracy an important economic factor, but few are willing to publicly criticize the AfD.
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