- The decision to cast a vote on the proposed resolution was made in accordance with the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy's viewpoint.
During the September 1 state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, projections suggest that the Alliance for Progress and Social Justice (BSW), helmed by Sahra Wagenknecht, could net double-digit results according to surveys. As per data from Forsa surveys commissioned by Stern and RTL in both states, the BSW might garner 13% in Saxony and 18% in Thuringia.
In Saxony, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is forecasted to lead with 33%, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) follows closely with 30%, and the BSW trails behind. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens are predicted to each secure 6%, enabling entry into the state parliament. The Left, however, falls short with 3%. Other parties are expected to gather 9%, inclusive of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) with less than 3%.
Potentially, this might allow for the continuation of the black-green-red coalition in Saxony, although this could alter if the margin of error of plus/minus three percentage points is taken into account.
Thuringia sees the AfD as the strongest party with 30%, CDU in second place with 21%, and the BSW in third place. The Left, under the leadership of Minister President Bodo Ramelow, would receive a mere 13% in the poll. The SPD would manage to enter the state parliament with 7%, while the Greens would miss the cut with 4%. Other parties would also attain a total of 7%, with the FDP falling below 3%.
Both states' incumbent minister-presidents enjoy greater popularity than their respective parties. In a direct election in Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) would receive 50%, while Joerg Urban (AfD) gets 14%, and Sabine Zimmermann (BSW) only musters 2%.
In Thuringia, Bodo Ramelow (The Left) receives 42%. Bjoern Hoecke (AfD) gets 16%, Mario Voigt (CDU) receives 10%, and Katja Wolf (BSW) receives 6%.
It is essential to remember that all polls carry uncertainties, as factors like declining party loyalty and last-minute voting decisions make it difficult for polling institutions to accurately gauge the collected data.
Generally, polls only reflect the public sentiment at the time of the survey and should not be interpreted as election outcomes predictions.
In the context of the projected election results, the Alliance Sahra wagon servant, referring to the BSW led by Sahra Wagenknecht, is expected to earn 13% in Saxony and 18% in Thuringia. Despite the potential achievements of the BSW, other parties like the CDU and AfD remain strong contenders in both states.
