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Youth Engagement and Political Polarization in Saxony
2024-08-27 23:55:08
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Youth Engagement and Political Polarization in Saxony

Recent surveys highlight a concerning trend in Saxony, with the AfD making significant strides in engaging young voters, winning 37.4% of the U18 vote in Thuringia. The party's targeted campaigns in schools have raised alarms, as many youths perceive traditional politicians as harmful.

Moreover, the rise of the AfD in Northhausen poses uncertainties for cultural programs for youngsters. Sociologists note an escalating polarization in the East, with the AfD leveraging societal crises for political gain.

Amid educational challenges and a lack of democracy experience, fostering youth engagement and unbiased education become crucial in combating the growing influence of right-wing ideologies.

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Election Arena: Top Candidates Under Pressure from Audience

In the lead-up to the state election in Thuringia, top candidates from the 7 most promising parties engage in a heated discussion on an MDR broadcast. AfD politician Höcke stirs controversy with statements about migration being the 'mother of all crises' and the housing shortage. The audience criticizes the politicians for their lack of qualifications and disconnect from citizens, as well as the CDU and Greens' opposition to the construction of a bypass in Weimar. CDU candidate Voigt takes a jab at the Greens, while the acting Prime Minister Ramelow feels the pressure. The former mayor of Eisenach, Wolf, joins forces with Sahra Wagenknecht's alliance. Green candidate Henfling emphasizes the need for a firewall against the AfD. The upcoming state elections in Thuringia and Saxony are crucial, and the top candidates from each party are under scrutiny. In Saxony, AfD candidate Urban is seen as a radical compared to his Thuringian counterpart Höcke, but shares similar views on issues. Urban's polished appearance and reserved demeanor contrast with the provocative rhetoric of some of his party members. Despite his previous activism as an environmentalist, Urban advocates for the use of nuclear energy and has strong ties to Russia. The election campaigns in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony are marked by tensions between parties and concerns about the future of the country's economy.

State Election: AfD Saxony Expects Election Victory - List of ... 'Immediate Measures'

The AfD Saxony expects an election victory and wants to sound out the willingness to cooperate with other parties. The state chairman Jörg Urban expects over 30% of the votes. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the AfD as right-wing extremist. So far, all parties in parliament have ruled out a coalition with the AfD, and the Sahra Wagenknecht alliance has also signaled that such cooperation is out of the question. In the event of a change of government, the AfD announces 'immediate measures': riot police are to prevent illegal migration at the borders, municipalities and districts are to be reimbursed for additional costs related to migration, the part-time work of teachers is to be reviewed, and teachers currently employed elsewhere in authorities are to be deployed again in the school service. In addition, children and young people from asylum seeker families without prospects of staying or those 'who do not yet speak German' are to be taught separately. The AfD rejects the broadcasting fees in their current form and instead wants to introduce a tax-financed model for core tasks.

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