Comment: Siegmund's first AfD promise is already history
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt wanted to govern only with an absolute majority - that's what their top candidate promised. Now he's negotiating with partners he had previously ruled out.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt is facing criticism for potentially breaking a pre-election promise. Before the state election, AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund stated that the party would only govern if it achieved an absolute majority. However, after the election, in which AfD won 39 out of 83 mandates, Siegmund began to soften his stance, saying the party would govern with just one more vote.
The AfD has started talks with other lawmakers, including those from the BSW party, and Siegmund plans to run for Minister-President in December.
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