CDU politicians are concerned about the possible loss of the SPD as a people's party in the upcoming state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. They emphasize that the democratic spectrum of the party landscape offers enough alternatives to the SPD.
Surveys indicate that the AfD could become the strongest force in both federal states, and government majorities without their involvement are unlikely. The CDU is leading an intensive campaign, with Minister President Michael Kretschmer calling for support to strengthen the democratic center.
The possibility of a coalition with the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is being discussed, but CDU politicians criticize the lack of clarity on the party's program. The demographic challenges in the eastern states, such as population decline and aging, play a significant role in the rise of populist parties like the AfD.
Economic issues alone do not explain their success. The future majority in the state parliaments remains uncertain, and the outcome of the elections will have important implications for the political landscape in Germany.
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