Friedrich Merz says "this is a decision that the voters have to take" regarding Saxony-Anhalt election

In the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is leading in polls ahead of an upcoming election, proposing policies such as deporting irregular migrants and scaling back renewable energy. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed concern that an AfD-led government could significantly harm the state's economy, warning that international investors might be hesitant to invest. The AfD's top candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, has countered these concerns, predicting economic growth and job creation under their leadership, while economists have raised alarms about potential labor shortages and a substantial funding gap in the AfD's proposals.