Shock Statement from CDU After Elections in Germany

Following the AfD's victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament elections in Germany with 43.8 percent of the vote, Christian Democratic Union leader Merz announced that they were in deep shock.

Joint Press Conference Held in Berlin

Christian Democratic Union leader Merz, following his party's Federal Executive Board meeting in Berlin, held a joint press conference with Saxony-Anhalt Minister-President Sven Schulze to evaluate the election results.

Historic Election Defeat and Evaluations

Making statements regarding the election outcome, Merz stated that all of them were in deep shock and did not expect such a result, noting that this result was the heaviest election defeat the CDU has suffered in years, even decades.

Democratic Rules and Constitutional Values

Stating that the resulting outcome must be accepted as part of democratic rules, Merz emphasized that they cannot return to daily business as if nothing happened and that the values guaranteed by the constitution will be protected.

Saxony-Anhalt State Election Results

According to provisional official results, the AfD won the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament elections with 43.8 percent of the vote but failed to secure an absolute majority for single-party rule, while the CDU came in second with 17.2 percent of the vote.