- The decision to cast a vote on the proposed resolution was influenced by the stance of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy.
In the regional elections in Saxony and Thuringia on September 1, the Progressive Alliance and Social Justice (PASJ), headed by Sahra Wagenknecht, is projected to score in the double digits. According to research conducted by Forsa on behalf of "Stern" and RTL in both regions, the fresh party could secure 13% in Saxony and 18% in Thuringia.
In Saxony, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is presently holding a 33% share, making it the leading force. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) trails closely with 30%, while PASJ takes third place with an impressive showing. The Social Democrats (SPD) and Greens would both secure seats in the state legislature with 6% each, while The Left would fall short with 3%. The remaining 9% would be claimed by other parties, including the Free Democrats (FDP) with less than 3%.
This could potentially pave the way for the continuation of the black-green-red coalition in Saxony, provided the plus/minus three percentage point margin of error is disregarded.
In Thuringia, the AfD is currently leading with 30%, followed by the CDU at 21% and PASJ. The Left, which currently has Bodo Ramelow as the state premier, is only polling at 13%. The SPD would secure a spot in the state legislature with 7%, while the Greens would not make the cut with 4%. The remaining 7% would be shared by other parties, including the FDP with less than 3%.
Interestingly, in both regions, the incumbent state premiers enjoy higher approval ratings than their respective parties. In a direct election in Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) would garner 50%. Only 14% would vote for Jörg Urban from the AfD, while a mere 2% would opt for Sabine Zimmermann from PASJ.
In Thuringia, Bodo Ramelow (The Left) would receive 42%. 16% would back Björn Höcke (AfD), 10% would support Mario Voigt (CDU), and 6% would select Katja Wolf (PASJ).
It's worth mentioning that all polls carry an element of uncertainty, especially with decreasing loyalty to parties and a trend towards late-decision voting, making it challenging for polling institutions to accurately interpret data collected. Surveys represent the current political landscape only at the time of the survey and do not predict the actual election outcome.
In the context of Saxony's political landscape, the CDU continues to hold a significant position with a 33% share, making it the dominant force.In Thuringia, despite being in third place with 18%, the Progressive Alliance and Social Justice (PASJ) is expected to pose a strong challenge to the leading AfD and the CDU.
