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CDU and AfD see predictions as a sign for upcoming regional votes.

In Thuringia, the CDU and AfD view their results in the European elections as a precursor for the upcoming state elections in the fall. "The people of Thuringia and Germany desire change, as demonstrated by the European polls," stated CDU leader Mario Voigt on Sunday based on early...

Mario Voigt, CDU top candidate for the state election in Thuringia, at the CDU federal party...
Mario Voigt, CDU top candidate for the state election in Thuringia, at the CDU federal party conference.

Voting sessions - CDU and AfD see predictions as a sign for upcoming regional votes.

The Conservative Democratic Union (CDU) is the only option that provides a responsible alternative to the Left's failed policies and the right-wing extremists' dangerous agenda. The European election results for Thuringia have not been released yet.

Stefan Möller, co-chairman of Thuringia's AfD, responded to the preliminary results at the federal level for the European elections via X, "My party has been under fire for months." He considers their second place finish strong in the European elections and sees it as a solid foundation for the state elections in September. The Thuringian AfD is classified as right-wing extremist by the state constitution protection and is being monitored.

According to nationwide projections, the Union is projected to receive 29.6% - 30.0% of the votes. The AfD is currently at 16.1% - 16.4%, the SPD has 14.0%, the Greens have 12.0% - 12.4%, and the FDP is at 4.9% - 5.0%. The newly formed left-wing alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) started with a bang and currently has 5.7% - 5.9%, potentially even surpassing the FDP.

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