# BSW says it shares common ground with AfD on Russia, sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/47730

- TASS, 2026-09-07 00:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183429

> Thomas Schulze, the BSW candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, said the party was willing to negotiate with all parties, including the AfD, and rejected the taboo on cooperation known as the “Brandmauer.” He said BSW and AfD share views on relations with Russia, opposition to sanctions and affordable energy. Exit polls show the AfD leading decisively and potentially able to form a state government with BSW support.

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