Schulze: AfD is about Self-enrichment - Saxony-Anhalt's CDU leader slams AfD and Left Party ahead of pivotal election
Saxony-Anhalt is preparing for a state parliament election on September 6. The campaign has taken a sharp turn as Premier Sven Schulze, the CDU's lead candidate, launched strong criticism at the AfD and the Left Party. His remarks focused on allegations of nepotism and past governance failures.
Schulze accused the AfD of operating like a 'family clan' that hires relatives of its politicians to 'line their own pockets'. Multiple reports suggest that lawmakers from the party have employed family members in Bundestag offices. While specific names and cases remain undisclosed, the claims have fuelled debate ahead of the vote.
The premier also ruled out any coalition with the AfD, citing not just its far-right policies but also its lack of contribution to national progress. He went further by dismissing the Left Party, arguing that its 40-year record in East Germany proved it would 'run a country into the ground'. Schulze made it clear that, if re-elected, his government would exclude ministers from either the AfD or the Left Party. His stance reflects a broader effort to distance the CDU from both factions during the campaign.
The election on September 6 will determine Saxony-Anhalt's next government. Schulze's comments highlight tensions over governance and integrity, with the CDU positioning itself against both the AfD and the Left Party. Voters will decide whether his approach resonates as they cast their ballots.
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