CDU member publicly backs AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, deepening party rift

Published Aug 20, 07:28 AM UTC

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In the Saxony-Anhalt election campaign, the CDU is facing increasing pressure as a long-time party member publicly declares support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Political analyst Achim Unser commented that the move was not a spontaneous outburst but appeared staged, accusing the member of stabbing CDU lead candidate Sven Schulze in the back. The incident highlights internal party divisions and the growing challenge the CDU faces from the AfD in the eastern German state ahead of the election.

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In the ongoing Saxony-Anhalt election campaign, the CDU is facing mounting pressure. A long-time party member has drawn attention by publicly expressing support for the AfD.

"Now it's one of their own who is stabbing Sven Schulze in the back," reports Achim Unser.

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Original headline: „Das Ganze ist in gewisser Weise inszeniert von ihm. Das war kein spontaner Wutausbruch“

Original language: DE

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