As Brandenburg approaches its state election on September 22, political tensions are escalating.

The CDU has intensified its campaign, aiming to challenge the federal "Ampel" coalition, which includes the SPD, Greens, and FDP.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has declared the election a pivotal moment for the coalition's future, suggesting that a strong voter turnout could signal its end.

Meanwhile, the AfD, leading in recent polls, is preparing for potential coalition talks despite being labeled a right-wing extremist threat by the Brandenburg Verfassungsschutz.

The SPD, under Dietmar Woidke, is distancing itself from the federal party, focusing on local strengths.

The political landscape is charged, with each party strategizing to capitalize on the recent electoral outcomes in Saxony and Thuringia.