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BSW proposes independent expert as minister-president for Saxony-Anhalt

other · 2026-07-09

The BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht) has proposed forming an expert government with a non-partisan minister-president for Saxony-Anhalt following the state election on September 6. According to a recent poll, the BSW stands at five percent, enough to enter the state parliament. The proposal is the only concrete plan for governance if the AfD becomes the strongest party but lacks a majority, and other parties cannot form a coalition against it. A suitable candidate has been identified in Magdeburg, though the individual's response is not detailed in the source.

Key facts

  • BSW proposes an expert government with a non-partisan minister-president for Saxony-Anhalt.
  • The proposal follows the state election scheduled for September 6.
  • A recent poll shows BSW at five percent, enough to enter the state parliament.
  • The AfD is projected to be the strongest party but not strong enough to govern alone.
  • Other parties in the parliament are unable to form a majority against the AfD.
  • A suitable candidate for the non-partisan minister-president has been found in Magdeburg.
  • The BSW's proposal is the only concrete governance plan under the current polling scenario.
  • The candidate's own statement on the matter is referenced but not quoted.

Entities

Institutions

  • BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht)
  • AfD

Locations

  • Saxony-Anhalt
  • Magdeburg
  • Germany

Sources