Haseloff warns: AfD victory brings emigration in Saxony-Anhalt!

Haseloff warns: AfD victory brings emigration in Saxony-Anhalt!

In an exciting interview, Reiner Haseloff, the 71-year-old Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt and Germany's longest-serving head of government, expressed his concerns about the country's political direction. He warns of a possible strengthening of the AfD in the state elections in 2026 and emphasizes the need for a “policy change” in migration policy. “We have to act quickly to get Germany back on track,” explains Haseloff. He points to the importance of a government capable of acting, which has not existed since November, and calls for the rapid formation of a coalition for greater planning security, according to RND.

Haseloff emphasizes that vague coalition agreements that are not thoroughly negotiated can put the country in a critical situation. In order to win back AfD voters, he is calling for a clear change of course in migration policy, including the rejection of asylum seekers without a right to protection at the borders. “Citizens have the feeling that the influx of refugees is not being treated legally,” he says and suggests that the SPD should approach AfD voters in the coalition negotiations.

A call for change

With a view to the social challenges, Haseloff emphasizes: “We have to take care of those who are allowed to stay here and accelerate their integration.” At the same time, he is calling for an overall package to reduce illegal migration, which should also include the abolition of pull effects. He sees this as crucial to regaining the trust of the population.

Another concern of Haseloff is the fair distribution of the 100 billion euros from the debt package, which is to be used according to the Königstein key. He also advocates increasing efficiency in the health system and lower social security contributions for families with children in order to create incentives to have children.

Farewell to politics?

He leaves it open whether Haseloff will run again in the next state election. However, he talks about the fact that he may be available as the top candidate again in the fall of 2026 if democracy needs a change. If the AfD gains power, he is even considering leaving his homeland, which underlines his concerns about political developments. “That would be a system change that I would not support,” explains the Prime Minister.

In addition to these political topics, Haseloff also comments on economic matters. He sees the new government's investment policy as a ray of hope after three years of recession. However, he criticizes the EU's environmental policy requirements as anti-business, especially with regard to Intel's planned chip factory in Magdeburg, whose strategic importance for Europe is particularly important to him. The regulation surrounding field hamsters, which live in the area reserved for the factory and make planning difficult, is also problematic, according to Bild.

What will happen next for Saxony-Anhalt and Germany as a whole remains exciting. Reiner Haseloff clearly opposes trends from the right and left edges of the political landscape and relies on constructive and future-oriented politics in order to tackle the challenges.