16:39 (14:39)⇢Saxony and Thuringia Elections: CDU-AfD Showdown
⌨The German headlines focus intensively on the ongoing state elections in Saxony and Thuringia. Multiple sources report on the tight race between CDU and AfD, with concerns about the AfD's rising influence (Merkur, FAZ, Junge Freiheit). The political landscape in eastern Germany is scrutinized, highlighting economic disparities and social issues (Sueddeutsche, Neues Deutschland). Some sources discuss the impact of federal policies, particularly immigration, on local politics (FAZ, Spiegel). The aftermath of a terrorist attack in Solingen is also reported, with officials condemning Islamic extremism (RP Online, Spiegel).