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State election official calls for fair campaigning in Saxony-Anhalt

Ahead of the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the state election official urges respectful conduct during the campaign.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Just over two weeks before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the state election official, Anne Dieckmann, has called on political actors to engage in a respectful and fair campaign. She expressed concern over the current tone among the parties.

Dieckmann emphasized the importance of a fair campaign for democratic culture and its impact on voter opinion. She warned that the tone of discourse could undermine citizens' trust in the democratic process if respectful dialogue does not occur.

Additionally, the SPD is under pressure in this election as party leader Lars Klingbeil directly senses voter dissatisfaction. The situation exacerbates the challenges for the SPD during this election period.

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