Shockwaves from State Elections in Thuringia and Saxony Reach Berlin

The recent state elections in Thuringia and Saxony have sent shockwaves through the political scene in Berlin. The strong performance of the AfD and the BSW has led to calls for unity and a clear rejection of right-wing extremism.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the results as 'bitter' and emphasized the need for stable governments without extremists. Juso leader Philipp Türmer, Green Party leader Ricarda Lang, and BSW leader Sahra Wagenknecht expressed criticism of the ruling coalition.

The CDU, Left Party, and FDP have all responded differently to the election results, making the formation of stable governments in Thuringia and Saxony a challenge. The former CDU general secretary, Mario Czaja, called on the party to reconsider its decision not to cooperate with the Left Party.

In Saxony, the CDU narrowly beat the AfD, while in Thuringia, the CDU is significantly behind. The CDU sees itself as the only remaining major party in both states.

The Turkish Community in Germany expressed its shock and concern over the success of the AfD, calling on politicians of all parties to work together to find solutions. The Jewish community also expressed its concern about the rise of extremist parties.

Business leaders warned of the impact on the economy, while economists predicted an exodus of companies and skilled workers from the affected states. The future of coalition governments in Thuringia and Saxony remains uncertain, with the CDU and BSW potentially playing key roles.