In a surprising political move, Saxony's CDU Minister-President Michael Kretschmer has publicly supported Brandenburg's SPD Minister-President Dietmar Woidke ahead of the upcoming state elections.

Kretschmer emphasized the need for political stability and warned against the rise of the AfD, which is currently leading in polls.

He stressed the importance of a democratic party maintaining power to ensure stability, referencing the 34-year history of governance in Brandenburg.

Despite his support for Woidke, Kretschmer clarified that his endorsement is not against his own party's candidate, Jan Redmann, but rather a call for unity against extremist forces.

This unusual cross-party support highlights the growing concern over the AfD's influence in the region.