Söder calls AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt a historic turning point

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Bavaria's Minister President Söder called the AfD's clear victory in Saxony-Anhalt a historic turning point, warning the CDU against forming a government with narrow majorities. He said the mandate to govern clearly belongs to the AfD. Chancellery Chief Warken urged stability for the federal government, ruling out CDU cooperation with the AfD. AfD leader Chrupalla claimed a clear voter mandate, while SPD deputy Schweitzer said federal policies contributed to the outcome. BSW founder Wagenknecht demanded a political new beginning. The CDU lost all 41 direct mandates, with the AfD winning 38 and the Left three in Magdeburg and Halle. The Buchenwald Memorial Foundation warned against an AfD-led state government.


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