BSW proposes AfD cooperation to unseat CDU premier in Saxony-Anhalt

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BSW, battling to enter Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament, claims kingmaker role, signaling willingness to form majorities with AfD to oust CDU premier. Internal paper by top candidates proposes cooperation across political lines, declaring anti-AfD firewall failed. It sets six conditions, including more teachers, care allowance, 7,000 police, Russian gas via Bundesrat initiative, and canceling media state treaty. Polls show AfD at about 40 percent, CDU at 24. BSW says only it can prevent another CDU term, aiming for a nonpartisan premier. Analysts see a strategic appeal to voters.


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