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"Do you want to go somewhere else? Then say it." Looking at the state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt, CSU chief Markus Söder called on dissenters within the Union to leave. "Anyone who votes for the AfD does not have much of a future with us." Söder suggested that this probably stemmed from a deep wound within the CDU faction. After these events, Söder would find it "surprising" if the AfD did not also lead the government in the state. "It would be absolutely necessary. The voters in Saxony-Anhalt have already made a very clear statement." "Given the results, you can't say that. I just think that anyone considering doing something like that should have the backbone to make it public." "Also immediately move in the political direction." "Because I find that quite despicable." "Therefore, everyone who is playing with fire (...), should know that in the end it will probably lead to extreme AfD dominance, that the polls will turn into results." "If the second democratic government fails within a few years after the traffic light coalition, it would be a huge blow to democracy." "I appreciate him, I respect him, and I also find that very unfair." "Friedrich Merz remains Chancellor." CSU chief Markus Söder has again backed Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and campaigned for the CSU politician Ilse Aigner as Federal President. "The only personnel matter that personally interests me is not the chancellorship, but I would like Ilse Aigner to become Federal President if at all possible. I am very committed to that." #CSU #CDU #Politik (translated)

The dispute over inheritance tax threatens to destabilize the governing coalition, as polls show that a majority of Germans support a higher taxation of large inheritances, while the SPD wants a comprehensive reform, but the Union prefers only minimal adjustments. #Erbschaftsteuer #Politik #Vermögensverteilung (translated)

Simon Betschinger described BMW's decision not to provide a company car to the AfD as irrational in a contribution referencing a WELT report. He wrote that the AfD is currently polling at 30 percent voter support; the BMW Group sold 290,742 vehicles in Germany last year. BMW risks losing potential buyers who are AfD voters as a result. Betschinger warned of a similar "Go woke, go broke" effect as seen with Bud Light: Its sales in the U.S. have dropped by about 25 percent after the brand took a stance against the Republican Party. #BMW #AfD #Politik (translated)

Apollo News wrote that the FPÖ has dominated the Austrian party landscape in the latest polls and has surpassed 40 percent for the first time. The party was founded by Jörg Haider and HC Strache and is now led by Herbert Kickl. https://t.co/WjAQ15TbV3 #Österreich #FPÖ #Politik (translated)

The author contrasted the demand for a ban on the AfD with the question of whether it is now the largest German party. He referred to TE graphics that, according to his representation, showed the rise of the AfD and the decline of the CDU to the level of "Others" like the Greens, SPD, and Left Party. Furthermore, he stated that one could understand the anger and desperation with which the CDU, SPD, and Greens were acting, but then referred to surveys and a linked post. https://t.co/PlVOmOdYMC #AfD #Politik #Deutschland #DE (translated)

sparbuchfeinde wrote that he had listened to Friedrich Merz's speech today at Handelsblatt and WirtschaftsWoche. Merz spoke and acted with remarkable self-confidence. The author described him as the most unpopular Chancellor since the establishment of the Republic and wrote that Merz's party is at a historical low in polls. Additionally, the government seems to introduce new taxes and charges weekly. Despite these circumstances, Merz lacks any humility, wrote sparbuchfeinde, calling it grotesque. #Politik #Deutschland #FriedrichMerz (translated)

GFrei.News referred to values of 30.5 percent for the AfD and 17.5 percent for the CDU and urged the CDU to abandon its "firewall." Otherwise, the author warned that the party could face further loss of significance. He described the CDU and SPD as career parties and claimed that advancement opportunities depended on conforming to party leadership and avoiding internal criticism. The author accused the CDU of using offices and positions to provide for its members. As evidence, he cited 25 lost CDU seats in Saxony-Anhalt, 12 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and 68 nationwide, with the latter relating to current polls. According to his portrayal, state parliament representatives received between 10,000 and 11,000 euros monthly, federal parliament representatives up to 17,000 euros; additionally, there were up to 6,000 euros for office equipment and 1.24 million euros in party funds for every million voters. GFrei.News also criticized travel expenses, retirement provisions, and opportunities for employees and stock trades that, in his view, were available to the representatives. According to the author, the CDU supported Merkel and then Merz despite what he considered bad policies. He concluded by asking when a prominent CDU member would abandon the firewall. #CDU #AfD #Politik (translated)

Sarah Zickler summarized the political and social status quo from her perspective. She anticipated the election of the first AfD state president the following day, and in Berlin, a takeover by the successor party of the SED. Lars Klingbeil had suggested a tax on plastic packaging following the failure of the sugar tax, she wrote. Philipp Amthor is returning his beach chair while Friedrich Merz travels to Ukraine to assure that Germany will not demand repayment of its loans, according to Zickler. She described the CDU as weaker than ever in polls and Merz as the most unpopular chancellor of all time. She also referred to new elections in Spain, unrest in France, and costs of 24 million euros for a fence at Schloss Bellevue. Heidi Reichinnek was also mentioned by Zickler: she believes it is wrong to deport rapists and murderers who are required to leave, as they would be too dangerous for women in their home countries and should therefore stay in Germany. In conclusion, Zickler ironically commented on the situation as something that is going “well” for us. #Politik #Deutschland #Nachrichten (translated)

Wahlrecht.de referred to a Sunday question regarding the federal election from INSA/BILD. Accordingly, the AfD reached 30.5 percent, CDU/CSU 17.5 percent, SPD and the Greens each 14.5 percent, and Die Linke 10.5 percent. The FDP and Others each received 4.5 percent, while the BSW obtained 3.5 percent. https://t.co/vnhJf7ub9S https://t.co/1Jc9S1919S #Bundestagswahl #Politik #Umfragen (translated)