As the state elections in Saxony approach, Minister President Michael Kretschmer of the CDU has expressed concern over the heightened tensions among the Saxon population compared to 2019. Kretschmer highlighted a growing number of citizens losing faith in democracy, urging the federal government to take decisive action.

He called for a halt to all immigration programs and advocated for deportations to Syria and Afghanistan, suggesting these measures would send a strong message both domestically and internationally.

Despite the CDU's current coalition with the SPD and Greens, Kretschmer aims to govern without the Greens in the future, while firmly rejecting any collaboration with the AfD.

The AfD, leading in polls, has been criticized by Kretschmer for its radical stance, particularly targeting its Thuringian candidate, Björn Höcke, whom he labeled a "Neonazi.

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