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The election results of the AfD and BSW in Saxony and Thuringia have economists worried. The vast majority expect negative economic consequences for the states.
Ahead of the state elections, Brandenburg's SPD Prime Minister Woidke is receiving support from Saxony's head of government Kretschmer. This is unusual - because CDU top candidate Redmann wants to succeed Woidke.
Almost two weeks after the state election, the state election committee has determined the official final result. There have been no new changes to the distribution of seats.
Grimma's mayor Berger had long considered whether he should accept his seat in the state parliament. Now a decision has apparently been made.
There was a software error in the state election in Saxony. The calculation of seats in the new state parliament was incorrect. The AfD is now demanding a complete clarification from the state electoral administration.
The time after elections is the time for analysis. Which voter groups did the parties in Thuringia and Saxony win votes from - and which did they lose?
After the state elections in Saxony, there are signs of difficult talks for a coalition. One thing is clear: Prime Minister Kretschmer wants a majority. If that fails, there is only one way forward.
Attempts at forgery come to light after the state elections in Saxony. Several ballot papers are alleged to have been manipulated, including in Dresden. It has now been decided how they will be counted.
Attempts at forgery come to light after the state elections in Saxony. Several ballot papers are alleged to have been manipulated, including in Dresden. The city's district electoral committee is discussing this today.
More than 30 percent for the AfD in Thuringia and Saxony: Chancellor Scholz gives three reasons why he believes this is the case.
After the state election in Saxony, attempts at falsification come to light. Several ballot papers are said to have been manipulated - presumably in favor of the far-right Free Saxons.
The FDP in Saxony only received 0.9% of the vote in the state elections, marking a historic low. It is still unclear what will happen next.
There was a software error in the state election in Saxony. The calculation of seats in the new state parliament was incorrect. The state electoral administration has now clarified the situation.
The state election in Saxony is overshadowed by attempts at fraud. These are now likely to spread.
The days of the CDU ruling alone in Saxony are long gone. The CDU has had to share power with others since 2004. Now things are getting particularly complicated.
Writer Monika Maron laments mistakes in dealing with the AfD in the early years. According to her, the political development also has consequences for her writing.
At some point, all color combinations are exhausted by name. So far, Saxony has been governed by a "Kenya" coalition: black, green, red. A possible new alliance also already has a name.
The state election in Saxony is overshadowed by attempts at fraud in Dresden. According to the police, at least 100 ballot papers have been manipulated.
The BSW's priorities are peace, migration and education. The chairwoman is calling for movement from potential coalition partners.
Matthias Berger is a popular local politician. He won a direct mandate in the state elections as the leading candidate for the Free Voters. But he doubts whether working as a lone fighter makes sense.
What do the election results in Saxony and Thuringia mean for the economic development of both states? Some associations are expressing concern after the election.
The right-wing AfD achieved great success in the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. In Germany's neighboring country, the Czech Republic, the development is viewed with concern.
Migration was a dominant topic in the state election campaign. The Refugee Council criticizes unfounded scaremongering.
The state election campaign in Saxony is followed by the constitution of parliament and the formation of a government. From the perspective of Saxony's bishops, a new approach is also needed in society.
The CDU leader is actually a strict opponent of cooperation with the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance. He puts the responsibility for a possible collaboration on his colleagues in Saxony and Thuringia.
As the strongest force in the state elections, the CDU has the task of forming a government. State leader Michael Kretschmer clearly rejects the AfD - as well as the Left Party.
After a software glitch, Saxony's state electoral administration resorts to old-fashioned methods. A recalculation is carried out and the distribution of seats in the state parliament is corrected.
The analysis has begun and the state election will keep the parties in Saxony busy for a long time to come. First of all, a software error in the distribution of seats is causing a stir.
This time, Olaf Scholz is quicker to react to an election defeat than he was in the European elections. However, he is only speaking as a member of parliament and not as chancellor.
The AfD was the undisputed leader among young voters in Saxony and Thuringia. This has a lot to do with social media, says one researcher. In his view, one point is completely underestimated.
Sahra Wagenknecht is the founder of the party of the same name and its central figure. She wants to have a say in the first possible government formations of the BSW.
Almost everyone has lost approval and yet they are still satisfied. How can that be?
The Saxon Greens only just managed to secure their re-entry into the state parliament. However, there will be no personal consequences.
The Left Party has only just made it into the Saxon state parliament. The state leader is calling for a new start in the federal party.
The AfD is sending signals to the CDU that the firewall should come down and that a joint government could be formed after all.
In Saxony, a coalition between the CDU, BSW and SPD would theoretically be possible. The SPD state chairman is cautious.
The CDU in Saxony has always formed or led the government since 1990. That will also be the case this time. However, the CDU/CSU faces a difficult time forming a government.
The BSW is optimistic after the election and is making demands. Over the next few days, however, the young party wants to focus on its own personnel.
The electoral administrator has corrected the provisional results of the Saxon state election. Due to a software error, an incorrect distribution of seats had been published, the state electoral administration announced. As a result of the recalculation, the AfD has lost its blocking minority in the ..
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer sees people's protest behind Sunday's election results. He warns of great damage to the country if nothing changes.
According to Bavaria's Minister President, the election results in Saxony and Thuringia are a turning point in German post-war history. What he now considers important.
Will the firewall hold? After its election successes in Thuringia and Saxony, the AfD is skeptical: it wants to join the government - and is particularly hoping for the CDU.
Was the distribution of seats in the new Saxon state parliament calculated incorrectly? The state electoral administration wants to investigate the case. This would have consequences for the AfD in particular.
What does the state election result mean for Saxony? Will Prime Minister Kretschmer continue? And if so, with whom? One thing is already clear: forming a government will be complicated.
What does the state election result mean for Saxony? Will Prime Minister Kretschmer continue? And if so, with whom? One thing is already clear: forming a government will be complicated.
The preliminary result confirms the projections: The previous coalition in Dresden no longer has a majority.
The CDU wins the state election in Saxony with 31.9%. AfD becomes the second strongest party with 30.6%, BSW becomes the third strongest party with 11.8%.
In the mayoral election in Weißwasser, none of the candidates achieved the required absolute majority at the first attempt. Voters must therefore return to the ballot box.
The Greens contested the election with a three-party leadership. They were unable to assert themselves in their constituencies.
The Greens contested the election with a three-party leadership. They were unable to assert themselves in their constituencies.
Armin Schuster has been Saxony's Minister of the Interior for a good two years. The politician, who is considered a hardliner on the subject of asylum, was supposed to win a direct mandate for the CDU - in a difficult region.
Susanne Schaper stood as co-lead candidate for the Left Party. She had no chance in her Chemnitz constituency.
AfD politician Rolf Weigand had already prevailed against his competitors in March, but the election had to be repeated. He is now the only remaining candidate to win the office.
The CDU is just ahead. However, the AfD is able to build on its record result from 2019 and the BSW is also celebrating with 12%. Will it be enough to continue the coalition of CDU, Greens and SPD?
As in 2019, Saxony's Minister President contested the Görlitz 2 constituency - and achieved a better result than in 2019.
The leading candidate for the AfD in Saxony, Jörg Urban, is expected to win the direct mandate in his constituency - with a clear lead over CDU politician Marko Schiemann.
Interior Minister Armin Schuster is pulling in the same direction as Minister President Michael Kretschmer. He also sees a clear government mandate for the CDU - which needs to do something different.
The AfD is coming up trumps in Saxony. However, according to an election researcher analysis, a large majority of citizens do not want to see them in government. The incumbent Kretschmer should remain head of government.
The CDU is in a tight race with the AfD in Saxony. According to initial forecasts, Minister President Kretschmer believes his party is capable of continuing to form the government.
According to projections, the young alliance BSW comes third in Saxony - from a standing start. Leader Sabine Zimmermann talks about making history.
The AfD in Saxony is celebrating its election result, although it is not in the lead according to the forecasts. But the gap to the CDU is only narrow.
Many people in Saxony have already cast their votes in the state election this morning. According to the state electoral administration, the start went smoothly. A high turnout is expected.
Since early this morning, eligible voters have been able to cast their votes for the state elections in Saxony. Prime Minister Kretschmer was at the ballot box early and was optimistic.
A lot could change in the Saxon state parliament after today's election Sunday. Eligible voters have been able to cast their votes since early this morning.
Around 3.3 million people in Saxony have been called to vote in the state election. Polling stations open at 08:00. A neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD is expected. What role does the BSW play?
Around 3.3 million people in Saxony have been called to vote in the state election. Polling stations open at 08:00. A neck-and-neck race between the CDU and AfD is expected. What role does the BSW play?
Elections will be held in Saxony on Sunday and the election campaign is coming to an end. In the run-up to the elections, people are demonstrating for democracy and tolerance in many places.
Elections will be held in Saxony on Sunday and the election campaign is coming to an end. In the run-up to the elections, people are demonstrating for democracy and tolerance in many places.
The CDU has a clear goal in Sunday's election: it wants to become the strongest force. The Secretary General of the federal CDU says that Minister President Kretschmer has the right leadership qualities.
Shortly before the state elections in Saxony, Federal Minister Habeck sharply criticizes the AfD - and warns of major damage to the economy should the AfD ever gain government responsibility.
Actively taking action and careful planning: these are his principles, the Chancellor assures at an election campaign appearance in Chemnitz. When it comes to migration, Scholz calls for openness and clear rules.
Barbara Klepsch has been in politics for over 20 years. She was Lord Mayor, Minister of Health and is now Minister of Culture and Tourism. She is concerned about the social climate.
Elections will be held in Thuringia and Saxony on Sunday and the election campaign is coming to an end. A survey shows little movement in party preferences - despite the suspected Islamist attack in Solingen.
Polls are always only snapshots and not election forecasts. But this time, it is particularly difficult for pollsters to make assessments ahead of the state elections in the east.
New state parliaments will be elected in Thuringia and Saxony on Sunday. A survey shows little movement in party preferences - despite the suspected Islamist attack in Solingen.
The AfD in Saxony is confident of victory just a few days before the state elections. In the state capital, party leader Weidel announces a "blue miracle".
The leading candidate for the Free Voters in Saxony has put his national leader in a bind with ambiguous statements about the AfD. Aiwanger makes it clear: there will be no cooperation with the AfD.
The AfD's poll results are causing concern in the business world. Several industry associations are speaking out ahead of the election. The retail company Edeka also publishes an election appeal.
Climate change is making itself felt, even in Germany. However, it is not a major topic in the state election campaigns. Associations warn that it is not only the social climate that is heating up.
Climate change is making itself felt, even in Germany. However, it is not a major topic in the state election campaigns. Associations warn that it is not only the social climate that is heating up.
BSW namesake Sahra Wagenknecht strikes a chord with her supporters in Dresden with her criticism of the traffic light coalition and arms deliveries. She also sees the current elections as a signal for the federal government.
In some places, the 1990s were a heyday for right-wing extremists. That must not happen again, warns Saxony's leading Green candidate Meier.
In the final spurt of the election campaign, there are also arguments about aid for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Minister-President Kretschmer is a "foreign policy ghost driver", says cabinet colleague Meier.
The Saxon AfD is confident of victory just a few days before the state elections. The Kornmarkt in Bautzen is well filled when the party attracts prominent figures from the federal government.
A man kills three people at a party in Solingen. The suspected perpetrator was required to leave the country. The suspected Islamist attack is also a topic in the state election campaign in Saxony.
A few days before the election in Saxony, Left Party politician Gregor Gysi backs his party in Zwickau. The politician remains optimistic about the Left's return to the state parliament.
Ahead of the state election in Saxony this Sunday, the AfD and CDU are neck and neck in the polls - each polling around 30 percent. In the final spurt of the election campaign, there are clear words from the CDU/CSU celebrities.
A man kills three people at the "Festival of Diversity" in Solingen. One day later, the police arrest a suspect - the attack extends into the state election campaign in Saxony.
Children and young people voted in the U18 election in Saxony - and more than one in three voted for the AfD. At the same time, a study shows that many are afraid of the party.
Young voters and the Greens were long considered a perfect match. However, the relationship has cooled since the European elections at the latest. A study now even reveals fears among many young voters.
A few days before the state elections in Saxony, children and young people voted in a U18 election. The chairman of the Children's and Youth Ring calls the result "worrying".
Destroyed posters, verbal abuse and attacks: Campaigning is becoming increasingly dangerous - even in the state elections, as a survey of the parties shows.
According to the latest Insa poll, the AfD is leading in the Sunday poll for the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. Other parties must fear for their entry into the state parliaments.
The deputy attacks his boss. A few days before the state elections, the Greens criticize their coalition partner, the CDU. There are also accusations in the opposite direction.
The namesake and co-leader of the new BSW party wants a different approach to the AfD. She clearly states what she rejects.
Prinzen frontman Sebastian Krumbiegel uses his music to fight against right-wing extremism and for democracy. He finds the AfD as the strongest force "scary".
Saxony's Minister President sees the interference of the BSW's federal chairwoman as a "humiliation of its own local members". Saxony's BSW boss Zimmermann disagrees.
In Saxony, Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer's CDU is ahead in a new survey, but the gap to the AfD is small. In Thuringia, AfD leader Höcke's party is in first place.
In ten days, the people of Saxony will be called to the polls. A poll shows how close the race for victory is.
In Thuringia and Saxony, the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance can hope to participate in government. But the party founder is already driving up the price - and reinforcing doubts.