East Germany is on the brink of a potential political earthquake. On Sunday, voters in Thuringia and Saxony will head to the polls, followed by Brandenburg on September 22. These elections could redefine Germany's political landscape.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is surging in the polls, positioning itself as the strongest party in Thuringia and Brandenburg, and a close second in Saxony. Meanwhile, a new force, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), led by the former Left Party politician, is rapidly gaining support, challenging the mainstream parties.
The elections reveal deep divides between the East and West, as many East Germans feel left behind economically and socially. Outcomes could force unprecedented political alliances and signal a significant realignment in German politics.
#Germany #Elections2024 #AfD #BSW #Thuringia #Saxony #Brandenburg
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is surging in the polls, positioning itself as the strongest party in Thuringia and Brandenburg, and a close second in Saxony. Meanwhile, a new force, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), led by the former Left Party politician, is rapidly gaining support, challenging the mainstream parties.
The elections reveal deep divides between the East and West, as many East Germans feel left behind economically and socially. Outcomes could force unprecedented political alliances and signal a significant realignment in German politics.
#Germany #Elections2024 #AfD #BSW #Thuringia #Saxony #Brandenburg
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00:00On September 1st, Germany's eastern states Thuringia and Saxony go to the polls.
00:13Three weeks later, Brandenburg will follow.
00:16The far-right Alternative for Germany tops the polls in Thuringia and Brandenburg and
00:20could also win in Saxony.
00:23Also polling high is the left-wing nationalist Bundes-Sahra-Wagenknecht party.
00:29Over 60% of East Germans feel left behind compared to those in the West, fueling AFD
00:34and BSW support.
00:36Both parties are capitalising on scepticism in East Germany towards funding Ukraine's
00:40military action against Russia.
00:42The results could mark a seismic shift in Germany's political landscape.
00:47If the AFD wins big, it could force unlikely alliances, like a potential coalition between
00:52BSW and the conservative Christian Democrats, which was unthinkable just a few years ago.
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