Potential coalition between AfD and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance in Saxony-Anhalt discussed
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The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 43.8% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt regional election, capturing 39 out of 97 legislative seats. The result left the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in second place with 17.5% of the vote. Due to the AfD failing to achieve a governing majority, potential coalition discussions emerged involving the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), which holds approximately 5% of the vote. Although ideologically distinct, the two parties share overlapping positions regarding dialogue with Russia and opposition to EU bureaucracy.
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The AfD may attempt to form a governing coalition with the BSW to bypass the establishment parties' historical refusal to cooperate with them. Alternatively, the AfD could decline coalition negotiations to force new elections in hopes of securing an absolute majority.
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