Philipp Amthor, a senior CDU politician, launched a sharp critique of AfD’s lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund during a summer reception in Saxony-Anhalt, intensifying political rivalry ahead of the state elections.

In a heated speech at a summer reception in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Philipp Amthor, the CDU’s membership representative, took aim at the AfD, claiming the party was overly confident about its prospects in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt elections. Amthor accused the AfD of acting as though victory was guaranteed, highlighting their lead in recent opinion polls.

Amthor specifically targeted Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s lead candidate, mocking his internet presence and past career selling scented candles. He referred to Siegmund’s online content as frivolous and dismissed his slogan about reclaiming Saxony-Anhalt as unrealistic. Amthor asserted that the state belongs not to any party but to its citizens, emphasizing the CDU’s role in governing through challenging times.

With the Landtag elections scheduled for September 6, tensions between the two parties are escalating. Saxony-Anhalt remains a battleground, with the AfD’s polling performance threatening the CDU’s political dominance. Amthor expressed optimism about the state’s progress under CDU leadership, describing Saxony-Anhalt as a testament to sound decision-making during critical moments in its history.