Successes of the AfD in the Eastern Regions - The report likewise underscores the necessity of a European plan focused on environmental protection.
The Chairperson of the AfD in Lower Saxony, Ansgar Schledde, has labeled the election outcomes in Thuringia and Saxony as a significant shift. "We're celebrating our biggest victory ever as a party today. The path ahead is still long, but the AfD is continuing on its successful trajectory," Schledde declared in a statement from the AfD parliamentary group in Lower Saxony.
As projected, the AfD in Thuringia is expected to surge to 32.0 to 33.2 percent (previously 23.4 percent) and will lead the pack, surpassing the CDU. In Saxony, the CDU remains steady at 31.7 percent (previously 32.1 percent). The AfD trails close behind with 30.6 to 31.4 percent (previously 27.5).
Schledde predicts the 1st of September 2024 as another "turning point" for the party's democracy. He describes this milestone as a time of renewal for the party in Lower Saxony. The outcomes in Lower Saxony serve as a "tremendous motivation." More and more individuals, he believes, are realizing that it's an opportune time for change in the region as well.
The anticipated significant gains in the Election results in Thuringia and Saxony have been hailed by Schledde as a shift. This could potentially lead to the AfD holding the majority in the upcoming Thuringian legislature, as projected.