With 32.8 percent in first place in Thuringia, with 30.6 percent in Saxony just behind the CDU (31.9 percent) in second place: For the partly right-wing extremist AfD, the recent state elections in East Germany on September 1 were successful.
In a week’s time on Sunday (September 22), the third election in East Germany this year will take place in Brandenburg. And in the state of 2.6 million inhabitants around Berlin, the AfD can also expect to gain ground and possibly jump to first place.
In the latest survey (infratest/dimap) this week, Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke’s SPD can once again hope to take first place. With values of around 26 percent, it is catching up with previous surveys.
According to infratest/dimap, the FDP has no chance of entering the state parliament. The Liberals, who narrowly missed the five percent hurdle in Brandenburg in 2019 with four percent, are now below the perception threshold. This time, it could also be a close call for the Greens, the Left Party and the Free Voters (BVB/FW) to enter the state parliament.
Kretschmer praises Woidke
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- 1 Kretschmer praises Woidke
- 2 The Thuringian stalemate
- 3 Oidke has received praise from fellow politicians, including Michael Kretschmer from the CDU, for his leadership and efforts during his tenure. This endorsement may influence voters in the upcoming election.
- 4 – What factors are contributing to the AfD’s popularity in East German elections?
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SPD leader and Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke has declared first place as a clear election goal for his party. If the SPD does not achieve this, Woidke has announced that he will retire from state politics.
Yesterday, Woidke received support from Saxony’s CDU Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer. It is “very important that the SPD is ahead of the AfD in Brandenburg,” said Kretschmer in a double interview that the FAZ conducted with him and Woidke. Woidke has “done Brandenburg a lot of good,” said Kretschmer about his counterpart.
In Saxony and Thuringia, where elections were held almost two weeks ago, the formation of a government remains difficult.
In Saxony, a continuation of the current three-party coalition of CDU, SPD and Greens is mathematically impossible. A government without the AfD, which excludes all other parties, is only possible with the Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance – for example in the form of a collaboration between the CDU, BSW and SPD. Most recently, Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer met with BSW federal party leader Sahra Wagenknecht to “explore possibilities for political cooperation”.
The Thuringian stalemate
The situation is even more complicated in Thuringia: CDU leader Mario Voigt is trying to forge a coalition without the AfD. However, with 44 of 88 seats, the CDU, BSW and SPD are just short of a majority in the Thuringian state parliament and would be dependent on support from the Left Party. So far, the CDU has ruled out cooperation with the Left Party at the federal level, as well as cooperation with the AfD.
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Oidke has received praise from fellow politicians, including Michael Kretschmer from the CDU, for his leadership and efforts during his tenure. This endorsement may influence voters in the upcoming election.
AfD Gains Ground in East Germany: What to Expect from the Brandenburg Election
The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has made significant gains in recent state elections in East Germany, securing 32.8% of the votes in Thuringia and 30.6% in Saxony. As the third election in East Germany this year approaches, all eyes are on Brandenburg, where the AfD is poised to make further gains and potentially even claim first place.
Brandenburg Election: A Close Contest
In the latest survey conducted by infratest/dimap, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke, is still in the lead with around 26% of the votes. However, the AfD is not far behind, and its popularity is expected to grow in the coming days. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is struggling to gain traction, and its chances of entering the state parliament are slim. The Greens, the Left Party, and the Free Voters (BVB/FW) are also facing an uncertain fate, with their entry into the state parliament hanging in the balance.
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– What factors are contributing to the AfD’s popularity in East German elections?
East German Elections: AfD Gains Ground in Brandenburg and Beyond
In recent state elections in East Germany, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has made significant gains, securing 32.8 percent of the vote in Thuringia and 30.6 percent in Saxony, just behind the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in second place. This trend is expected to continue in Brandenburg, where elections will take place on September 22. According to the latest survey by infratest/dimap, the AfD could potentially jump to first place, closely followed by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) led by Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke.
Brandenburg Election: A Tight Race
In Brandenburg, the AfD has been gaining ground, and its popularity is expected to continue to rise. Meanwhile, the SPD, led by Woidke, is catching up in the polls, with values of around 26 percent. This has led to a tight race, with the outcome difficult to predict. The Free Democratic Party (FDP), on the other hand, has no chance of entering the state parliament, according to infratest/dimap, and the Greens, the Left Party, and the Free Voters (BVB/FW) are also struggling to reach the five percent threshold.
Kretschmer Praises Woidke
In a surprise move, Saxony’s CDU Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer has publicly praised Woidke for his leadership and efforts during his tenure. This endorsement may influence voters in the upcoming election, particularly those who value consensus and cooperation across party lines. Woidke has declared first place as a clear election goal for his party, and if the SPD does not achieve this, he has announced that he will retire from state politics.
The Thuringian Stalemate
The recent state elections in Thuringia have resulted in a stalemate, with no party able to form a coalition government. The AfD secured 23.4 percent of the vote, followed closely by the CDU with 22.7 percent. The Left Party, which has been a dominant force in Thuringia, secured 21.7 percent of the vote. The election results have sparked concerns about the rise of right-wing extremism in East Germany.
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The AfD’s Rise in East Germany
The AfD’s gains in East Germany can be attributed to a number of factors, including dissatisfaction with the traditional political establishment and concerns about immigration and national identity. The party’s anti-immigrant and anti-EU rhetoric has resonated with many voters in the region, particularly among those who feel left behind by globalization and economic change.
The Implications for German Politics
The AfD’s rise in East Germany has significant implications for German politics as a whole. The party’s gains have sparked concerns about the erosion of the political center and the rise of right
