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AfD poised to take Saxony-Anhalt parliament presidency; CDU opens door to cooperation

The AfD is set to secure its first state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt, a historic first for the party in a German state legislature. CDU Minister President Schulze has signaled willingness for point-by-point cooperation, breaking a previous cordon sanitaire. This marks a significant shift in German state-level political dynamics, with implications for coalition norms and the mainstream right's stance toward the AfD.

Die Weltabout 6 hours agoDECredibility 46%View source

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#afd #germany #parliament #cdu #state-politics

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developingPolitics6h ago

AfD Nears Saxony-Anhalt State Government, Secures Parliament Presidency

The far-right AfD is in advanced negotiations with BSW to form a state government in Saxony-Anhalt, which would mark the party's first leadership of a German 'Land'. Concurrently, the AfD has secured its first state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt, a confirmed historic first, with the CDU signaling a willingness for point-by-point cooperation. These developments indicate a significant shift in German state-level political dynamics and a potential breach of the post-war cordon sanitaire against the far-right.

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