Recent polls reveal surprising results ahead of the 2024 state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. In Thuringia, the AfD, led by top candidate Björn Höcke, is losing votes but remains in the lead.
Meanwhile, in Saxony, the CDU, under Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer, is gaining ground. The BSW also achieves good results, while the Greens and FDP play a subordinate role.
The left and Kenya coalition in Saxony are weak. However, Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow and his red-red-green minority government in Thuringia are relatively strong.
The election campaign is also being influenced by inflation. In other news, the CDU in Hamburg nominates Dennis Thering as the top candidate for the 2025 Bürgerschaftswahl, with the SPD and Greens currently leading in the polls.
Furthermore, tensions rise as demonstrations prevent AfD leader Björn Höcke from speaking in Jena, and politically motivated crimes target AfD and Green candidates in Brandenburg. These incidents highlight the increased polarization and heated atmosphere surrounding the upcoming elections.
Overall, the political landscape in Thuringia and Saxony is experiencing significant shifts, and the race for the state elections remains highly competitive.
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