Education Minister Declines Collaboration with AfD Party - Education Minister Declines Collaboration with AfD Party
CDU Rules Out Cooperation with AfD Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt State Election
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Saxony-Anhalt has announced its intention to maintain a majority in the state's civic center, excluding the Alternative for Germany (AfD). This decision was reiterated by Federal Minister of Education, Karin Prien, who has ruled out any cooperation between the CDU and AfD after the state election next year.
Prien's stance against the AfD is grounded in the CDU's incompatibility resolution, which outlines reasons why the party refuses to collaborate with the AfD. During her inaugural visit to Erfurt, Prien made it clear that she will do everything in her power to prevent the AfD from gaining strength in upcoming elections.
The CDU's current state chairman, Sven Schulze, will run as the party's top candidate in the September 2026 state election. Schulze, a 46-year-old politician, aims to ensure a majority in the civic center, excluding the AfD.
The political landscape in Saxony-Anhalt may be impacted by the CDU's stance against the AfD. Currently, a coalition of CDU, SPD, and FDP is in power in the state. However, the June Insa election poll indicates a potential shift, with the CDU coming in at 34 percent, making it the strongest force, while the AfD followed with 30 percent.
These developments suggest a close race between the CDU and the AfD in the upcoming state election. The state parliament in Saxony-Anhalt will be elected on September 6, 2026. It is yet to be seen whether the CDU's firm commitment to not work with the AfD will be enough to secure a majority for the party.
It is worth noting that Minister President Reiner Haseloff will not run again as the CDU's top candidate in the September 2026 state election. Despite this, the CDU's strength in the polls indicates a potential for a majority, excluding the AfD.
As always, the latest statements or developments beyond August 2025 should be confirmed through up-to-date news sources or official statements from Karin Prien or the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt.
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