The Alternative for Germany (AfD) does not hold a veto power in Saxony.
Oops, there was an issue in deciphering the Saxony state election results. Initially, AfD and CDU bagged extra seats, while SPD and Greens suffered a loss. Now, the preliminary results are being revised – leading to major changes.
According to the election authority, a technical glitch led to an erroneous distribution of seats being disseminated. Upon reevaluation, AfD loses its veto power in the state, consequently.
Similarly, CDU faces a slight setback, surrendering a seat. Conversely, both the Greens and SPD acquire an additional seat in the Dresden state parliament. AfD's veto power allowed them to block certain state laws that needed unanimous approval from two-thirds of all parliamentarians.
To elaborate, in Saxony, and other federal states, figures such as constitutional judges and heads of state audit offices are appointed through a two-thirds majority by all parliament members. This permitted positions to remain unfilled without AfD’s consent. Moreover, the state legislatures could not disband themselves without their approval.
The revised results show that the AfD will no longer have veto power in the Saxony state parliament due to losing a seat. Despite the initial gains, the CDU also faces a minor setback, losing one seat in the Dresden state parliament.
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