On 2026-08-30, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cautioned that a far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) victory in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt regional election would cause economic damage and deter foreign investment from eastern Germany. Merz remained largely absent from the campaign trail as the AfD approached victory.
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Germany's Merz says victory for AfD in Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign investors Reuters
BERLIN, Aug 30 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that a victory for the far-right AfD party in next week's regional election in Saxony-Anhalt would damage the eastern state and deter foreign companies from investing there.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany’s eastern Saxony-Anhalt region will suffer economic damage if the far-right AfD party wins control of the state’s government next Sunday.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that a victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in next week's election in Saxony-Anhalt would seriously damage the eastern German state. DW has more.
Merz Warns AfD Victory in German State Would Cause 'Considerable' Damage The German chancellor said an AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could deter investors and inflict “considerable” economic damage as polls put the far-right party above 40%. READ MORE
Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a warning that an election victory by Germany’s far right in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt would deter foreign business. But no voters were on hand to hear him.