AfD prepares for government role amid BSW political tensions FAST-MOVING

AfD Saxony-Anhalt election Sahra Wagenknecht BSW German politics

As the Saxony-Anhalt state election approaches, the AfD is actively preparing for potential government responsibility. The party has established the Schwarz-Rot-Gold Akademie GmbH in Berlin to provide professional training and personnel development for political and administrative roles. This academy utilizes a pool of dozens of lecturers to train second and third-tier staff in areas such as budget law and domestic policy.

Simultaneously, political tensions are rising within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW). Thuringia state leader Katja Wolf has criticized party founder Sahra Wagenknecht for her stance toward the AfD, accusing her of offering the far-right party a power option. Wagenknecht has defended her position, stating she would support specific AfD proposals in Saxony-Anhalt, such as free school meals and state care funds, but would oppose measures like teacher reporting centers.

Wagenknecht also rejected debates regarding the withdrawal of financial equalization funds from Saxony-Anhalt in the event of an AfD victory, calling such discussions arrogant and polarizing.

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AfD · Alice Weidel · BSW · Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht · Katja Wolf · Sachsen-Anhalt · Sahra Wagenknecht · Saxony-Anhalt

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[● 8 SOURCES] The AfD is implementing personal development and internal training programs to prepare for government responsibility. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund has set a goal of 45 percent plus X to achieve an absolute majority for solo rule. www.fehmarn24.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.muensterlandzeitung.de · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Wagenknecht criticized proposals to withdraw financial equalization funds from Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins. radioosnabrueck.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de
[● 9 SOURCES] The AfD has established the Schwarz-Rot-Gold Akademie GmbH in Berlin for adult education and political skill training. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Wagenknecht stated BSW would support specific AfD proposals such as free school meals and lower energy imports. www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Sahra Wagenknecht rejects claims that BSW is paving the way for an AfD government, stating they only propose an non-partisan minister. www.t-online.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] BSW Thuringia leader Katja Wolf criticizes Sahra Wagenknecht for approaching the AfD as a power option. www.t-online.de · apollo-news.net · www.otz.de
[● 9 SOURCES] The AfD is implementing personnel development and internal training programs to prepare for government responsibility. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Sahra Wagenknecht rejected claims that the BSW is paving the way for an AfD government, stating they only proposed an non-partisan Prime Minister. www.t-online.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
[● 9 SOURCES] AfD Federal Treasurer Hannes Gnauck is managing the organizational aspects of the party's academy. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.fehmarn24.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sahra Wagenknecht stated the BSW would support certain AfD proposals in Saxony-Anhalt, such as free school meals and state care money. www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
[● 3 SOURCES] Sahra Wagenknecht criticized proposals to withdraw financial equalization funds from Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD wins the election. radioosnabrueck.de · www.berliner-sonntagsblatt.de