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Just before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the top candidates of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Ulrich Siegmund, and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Sven Schulze, faced off in their first direct TV debate on MDR's program 'Fakt ist!'. The exchange was notably heated, with Schulze taking a surprisingly aggressive stance against Siegmund. Schulze accused Siegmund of surrounding himself with 'very dangerous, very extreme people.' The debate revealed weaknesses on both sides, as the candidates clashed over key issues ahead of the election. The confrontation underscores the tense political climate in the state as voters prepare to go to the polls.
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Ulrich Siegmund (AfD) and Sven Schulze (CDU) discuss in the MDR election arena during the broadcast "Fakt ist!" Source: Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/dpa
Shortly before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the top candidates of the AfD and CDU met on MDR for their first direct TV debate. The exchange quickly turned into a heated confrontation.
Sven Schulze (CDU) took an unexpectedly offensive stance against Ulrich Siegmund (AfD), accusing him of surrounding himself with "very dangerous, very extreme people." However, both candidates revealed weaknesses during the debate.
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AfD and CDU candidates clash in heated TV debate ahead of Saxony-Anhalt state election