Merz warns AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt would deter investors

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a far-right AfD victory in Germany’s eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt next Sunday would cause economic damage and put off investors. He linked the potential outcome to expected harm to the region’s economy.

WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz

WHAT: Merz warned that an AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt would harm the economy and deter investors.

WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET

WHERE: Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

WHY: Merz was reacting to the prospect of the far-right AfD winning control of Saxony-Anhalt’s state government next Sunday.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

Merz warns of problems in Saxony-Anhalt if AfD wins · Aug 31, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Merz warns AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt deters investors · Aug 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM ET

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