Overview
- In a new RND interview, Saxony’s minister-president says constant focus on handling the AfD ignores the reasons for its rise.
- He declares that “Brandmauern helfen uns nicht weiter” and presses for concrete solutions to restore confidence in democracy and the rule of law.
- Pressed on a categorical ban on any cooperation with the AfD, he declined a simple yes or no, citing his actions in office and the party’s right‑wing extremist classification in Saxony.
- Despite the remarks, CDU resolutions from 2018 and 2020 still prohibit coalitions or any direct or indirect cooperation with the AfD and The Left.
- He governs Saxony in a CDU–SPD minority ten seats short of a majority that relies on other factions for legislation, as national commentary flags looming coalition dilemmas for the CDU in eastern states.