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AfD’s Siegmund Backs Weapons Producer, 400 Jobs Planned

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  • Ulrich Siegmund, likely Saxony-Anhalt AfD leader, suggested allowing a weapons producer in the state.
  • Siegmund said the AfD does not condemn domestic arms production needed for repatriation and deportation campaigns.
  • Israel's Elbit Systems is discussing a Sangerhausen plant that could create up to 400 jobs.
  • City officials say the site would not produce complete weapons systems, drones, or artillery shells.