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2024-09-08 09:00:08
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State Elections in September: Baerbock Challenges Stance on Ukraine Support

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Foreign Minister Baerbock criticizes Prime Minister Woidke for his position on Ukraine support, questioning whom the Federal Chancellor should support in the upcoming Brandenburg state election. Criticism extends to the SPD's neutral stance on arms deliveries.

Baerbock also condemns BSW and AfD for aligning with Russia. In Sachsen, CDU debates coalition options post-election, facing concerns over cooperation with Left and AfD.

The Greens emerge as an alternative to the SPD. Amidst rising AfD influence, Landtagspräsidentin stresses the need for a functional parliament.

Meanwhile, questions arise over Olaf Scholz's candidacy in the next federal election, as Musiala leads the DFB-Elf to victory post-EM.

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The AfD leads in Brandenburg with 27%, while the SPD follows closely with 23%. The AfD faces allegations of right-wing extremism, with protests against them and right-wing extremism gaining momentum. The upcoming election on September 22nd sees 31% in support of AfD's government participation, with 61% in opposition. Key election topics include immigration, education, and transport. Recent shifts show a decline in the importance of climate change compared to the past. The election climate is marked by peaceful demonstrations across several cities. The region anticipates a transformation as voters engage with party positions using the Wahl-O-Mat tool. The Left party's leadership in Saxony-Anhalt remains stable amid electoral challenges, with a focus on revitalizing the party's approach.

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Foreign Minister Baerbock criticizes Prime Minister Woidke (SPD) for his stance on Ukraine support. She asks whom the Federal Chancellor should vote for in the state election on September 22 in Brandenburg if Woidke does not change. According to the election compass, the SPD answers "neutral" to the question about arms deliveries. Baerbock also criticizes the positions of BSW and AfD, who stand on the side of Russia. Baerbock and the Chancellor live in Potsdam. The Greens are an alternative to..
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