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Elections in the East: A look at the political changes in Saxony and Thuringia
The elections taking place this weekend in Saxony and Thuringia are of historic importance. These two federal states were faced with a new political reality following the reunification of Germany. On October 14, 1990, citizens in Thuringia and Saxony were allowed to vote in secret state elections for the first time, having previously only participated in so-called sham elections organized by the SED, the Socialist Unity Party of Germany. Real democracy was tested at that time and the results were…
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State elections 2024: polling stations in the Gotha district open their doors!
Gotha district. On September 1, 2024, it will be that time again: Thuringia will elect its new state parliament. Today, the polling stations in the Gotha district opened their doors at 8 a.m. All voters are advised to exercise their right to vote and cast their vote for the candidates. In the past, the district of Gotha has already elected mayors, district administrators and members of the local parliaments. Now it's time to elect the people's representatives in the Thuringian…
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Elections in Thuringia and Saxony: A test for the political landscape
In the eastern states of Thuringia and Saxony, crucial elections are taking place today, which are seen as a test of the mood ahead of the 2025 federal election. There is great excitement, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) can expect record results of around 30 percent, according to polls. However, the challenge for the AfD is that it is unlikely to find coalition partners to gain government. A new player, the newly founded party Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, could make…
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Protests in Tel Aviv: Demand for hostage deal and new elections
In Israel, mass rallies took place in which thousands of people demanded the release of the hostages held by the Islamist Hamas. The demonstrations took place not only in Tel Aviv, but also in other parts of the country, where participants took to the streets with Israeli flags and signs to demand the immediate release of the hostages in the Gaza Strip. The situation escalated in Tel Aviv when clashes broke out between police and protesters. People sharply criticized Prime…
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State elections in Saxony and Thuringia: When will the first results come?
Berlin. Next Sunday, the states of Saxony and Thuringia will be voting, and the political turmoil is already building. These upcoming state elections have the potential to bring about decisive changes not only at the state level, but also for national politics. But when can voters expect to see the first results? Let's take a look. The polling stations in Saxony and Thuringia open their doors at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. These ten hours are a crucial…
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“Erfurt shows its flag: Protests against AfD before state elections”
Over 2,500 people gathered today in the Thuringian state capital of Erfurt to demonstrate against the Alternative for Germany (AfD). The protest was organized by the "Auf die Plätze" alliance and took place immediately before the state elections taking place in Thuringia on Sunday. The demonstrators marched through the city center with the aim of reaching the cathedral square, where the AfD wanted to hold its final rally for the election campaign. The alliance has set itself the goal of…
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Erfurt sets an example: Protest against the AfD before the state elections
In Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, a major protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) took place one day before the crucial state election. Hundreds of people gathered on a Friday to raise their voices against the far-right politics and the AfD's presence in society. This demonstration was organized by an alliance called "Auf die Platz" (Get your seats), which wanted to send a clear message: the city should not serve as a platform for extreme right-wing propaganda. The demonstration…
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Ramelow remains in office: Thuringia’s political future in the shadow of the elections
Thuringian Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow, who describes himself as a "fighting pensioner", is facing a decisive turning point in his political career. Despite reaching retirement age at 68, he does not plan to retire from political life. He emphasized this emphatically in a podcast and reiterated that he enjoys going to work every day. Even if he loses the upcoming state election in Thuringia, Ramelow wants to remain active in political life. The state election in Thuringia will take place…
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How free beer and elections shape the mood in the East
In a political climate that is often more reminiscent of glitzy events than serious election campaigns, the question arises as to whether citizens really still want to take part in elections. The upcoming state elections on Sunday are a hot topic, especially in eastern Germany. The Unification Treaty of 1990 obliges citizens to actively participate in democracy - a thought that seems frightening to many today. An interesting perspective comes from Saxony in particular: The Junge Union used an unexpected…
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Brandenburg’s BSW boss Crumbach emphasizes independence before elections
Sahra Wagenknecht plans to actively participate in the coalition negotiations in Saxony and Thuringia, especially with regard to the upcoming state elections. In this context, Robert Crumbach, the state chairman of the BSW Brandenburg, commented on the autonomy of his state association. In an interview with the German Press Agency, Crumbach explained that he does not expect Wagenknecht to have a significant influence on the political direction in Brandenburg. He stressed the importance of a joint vote with the federal…