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The question came up about whether the EU should shift its path after the AfD took Saxony-Anhalt yesterday. Ursula von der Leyen pointed out that the Commission operates under a specific rule regarding these contests. As she stated, "As you know, a golden rule in the Commission is never to comment on national elections and thus also not regional elections." This policy means the body does not weigh in on outcomes from either level of government.

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The question came up about whether the EU should shift its path after the AfD took Saxony-Anhalt yesterday. Ursula von der Leyen pointed out that the Commission operates under a specific rule regarding these contests. As she stated, "As you know, a golden rule in the Commission is never to comment on national elections and thus also not regional elections." This policy means the body does not weigh in on outcomes from either level of government.

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