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AfD near 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt as Union threatens Berlin funding

Original: Die AfD holt in Sachsen-Anhalt fast 44 Prozent, und die Union bleibt still. Die Linke gewinnt in Berlin, und plötzlich d

The AfD is polling at almost 44 percent in Saxony-Anhalt, while the Left won the repeat election in Berlin. In response, CDU/CSU-governed states are threatening to cut Berlin's share under the Länderfinanzausgleich, the German system of financial equalisation between federal states. Critics note Berlin is the only state facing such threats, calling it a reaction to democratic election results the Union dislikes.

Why now: New poll numbers and Berlin's election result have reignited a fight over federal funding for Berlin and the Union's response to right-wing gains.

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• Die AfD holt in Sachsen-Anhalt fast 44 Prozent, und die Union bleibt still. Die Linke gewinnt in Berlin, und plötzlich drohen die Unionsländer mit Geldentzug beim Länderfinanzausgleich! Berlin ist das einzige Land, dem sie so droht. Wer demokratische Wahlergebnisse nur dann… · Lancker@metalhead.club · 4

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