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2024-08-17 09:00:08
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State Election in Thuringia: Wagenknecht Calls for Different Approach to AfD

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The upcoming state elections in Thuringia have brought attention to the rise of the AfD and the BSW party. Sahra Wagenknecht, chairwoman of the BSW, is advocating for a different approach to dealing with the AfD, calling for pragmatism and a focus on content.

The AfD, under the leadership of Björn Höcke, is considered right-wing extremist. The election is shaping up to be a neck-and-neck race between the BSW and the CDU for second place.

The CDU in Thuringia has previously accepted AfD votes for its own bills and does not rule out a minority government with the AfD. Meanwhile, in Saxony, the SPD is fighting for its political survival, while in Brandenburg, the party could lose its standing.

The outcome of these elections could have significant implications for the future of the SPD and the political landscape in Germany. The focus on the AfD and the BSW in these elections highlights the ongoing debate surrounding right-wing extremism and the need for pragmatic approaches in dealing with such parties.

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