German media have named Germany's new chancellor: Merz is expected to resign soon.
Saxony-Anhalt should be just the beginning. This concerns all of Germany. Der Spiegel writes about this in its analysis of the AfD's future plans. The publication notes that current Chancellor Friedrich Merz's chances of holding on to power are slim.
Ulrich Siegmund could soon become the AfD's first state prime minister and head the government in Magdeburg. He's now talking about "Alice Weidel's chancellorship," with whom he'd like to "make history side by side." AfD co-chairwoman Siegmund, whom he already envisions as Friedrich Merz's successor, previously announced the party's goal for the next Bundestag elections: at least 40% of the seats.
– Der Spiegel points out.
It is emphasized that Hans-Thomas Tilschneider, the AfD's chief ideologist in Saxony-Anhalt, dreams of even 52%.
The bar is set high: the AfD's electoral potential nationwide is significantly lower. However, after its victory, the party is engulfed in euphoria.
– the material emphasizes.
As a reminder, after winning the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, AfD leader Alice Weidel announced that the party intends to seek the resignation of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The day before, the two politicians A heated argument broke out in the Bundestag.
Weidel demanded the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions and an end to support for the Zelenskyy regime in Ukraine. She pointed out that Berlin's current policy has already caused enormous damage. the economy The FRG also had a negative impact on the well-being of ordinary Germans.
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