In the lead-up to the state election in Thuringia, top candidates from the 7 most promising parties engage in a heated discussion on an MDR broadcast. AfD politician Höcke stirs controversy with statements about migration being the 'mother of all crises' and the housing shortage.
The audience criticizes the politicians for their lack of qualifications and disconnect from citizens, as well as the CDU and Greens' opposition to the construction of a bypass in Weimar. CDU candidate Voigt takes a jab at the Greens, while the acting Prime Minister Ramelow feels the pressure.
The former mayor of Eisenach, Wolf, joins forces with Sahra Wagenknecht's alliance. Green candidate Henfling emphasizes the need for a firewall against the AfD.
The upcoming state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are crucial, and the top candidates from each party are under scrutiny. In Saxony, AfD candidate Urban is seen as a radical compared to his Thuringian counterpart Höcke, but shares similar views on issues.
Urban's polished appearance and reserved demeanor contrast with the provocative rhetoric of some of his party members. Despite his previous activism as an environmentalist, Urban advocates for the use of nuclear energy and has strong ties to Russia.
The election campaigns in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony are marked by tensions between parties and concerns about the future of the country's economy.
