Extrema dreaptă germană, pe cale să câștige primele alegeri, după 1945. Cum au pierdut Merkel și Merz Germania de Est în fața AfD

Ulrich Siegmund, the far-right AfD's main candidate, spoke at a rally in Naumburg, emphasizing a 'new awakening' in East Germany ahead of Saxony-Anhalt elections. He criticized support for Ukraine and advocated for resuming energy imports from Russia. The AfD is leading in polls, potentially marking a significant political shift. Many in East Germany feel betrayed by past leaders like Merkel and Merz, citing economic struggles and a lack of attention to their needs. The region continues to lag behind West Germany economically, exacerbating frustrations that have fueled AfD's rise. Merz's government faces challenges, including a major economic downturn and significant layoffs in the automotive sector.