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Sven Schulze addresses CDU defeat and AfD rise on Markus Lanz

In a recent appearance on the ZDF talk show ‘Markus Lanz’, Sven Schulze, the acting Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt and CDU politician, addressed the party’s significant defeat in the recent state election. The CDU received 23 percent of the vote, while the AfD achieved a historic result of approximately 41 percent.

Schulze faced intense questioning regarding his decision to run for CDU parliamentary group leader shortly after the election loss. He defended the move, stating he was urged by many within the party to continue his political work. He also addressed the controversial ‘firewall’ policy regarding the AfD. While asserting that the CDU does not intend to help the AfD achieve majorities, Schulze indicated that the party might not completely refuse to vote on certain AfD motions in the state parliament on a case-by-case basis.

The discussion also touched upon the difficult government formation process in Saxony-Anhalt and the broader rise of the AfD, with guests including journalist Annett Meiritz and political scientist Francis Fukuyama discussing the implications for democratic institutions.

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AfD · CDU · Markus Lanz · Sachsen-Anhalt · Saxony-Anhalt · Sven Schulze

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