Leipzig's news update. - Authorities probe counterfeit posters for CDU party.
"It's infuriating to see someone abusing our image and spreading false information, damaging our reputation," said Andreas Nowak, the CDU's leader in Leipzig, to the online news site "Tag24". He added that he had heard about counterfeit posters in Chemnitz and Zwickau. He advised members and campaign workers to take down any more of these deceptive posters if they came across them.
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- Despite the ongoing investigation into counterfeit CDU party posters in Chemnitz and Zwickau, similar incidents were also reported in Saxony's Leipzig.
- The state security services in Germany are closely monitoring the situation, given the potential impact of these counterfeit posters on upcoming elections.
- In light of the counterfeit posters and the looming elections, Security Council meetings in Leipzig have become more frequent, discussing measures to protect the integrity of elections in the city.
- During a campaign rally in Leipzig, Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the use of such tactics, stating that parties should focus on issues and not resort to criminal activities to sway public opinion.
Source: www.stern.de
