Merz Says Far-Right Win in German State Would Put Off Investors
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could deter investors and damage the economy.
Why it matters. The eastern state’s governor race may carry national economic implications, although no specific policies or figures were provided.
What to watch. Saxony-Anhalt votes next Sunday, with attention on whether the AfD wins control.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There”
SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg“Merz Says Far-Right Win in German State Would Put Off Investors”
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