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Rising Concerns over the AfD and the State Elections in Germany
2024-08-30 17:55:08
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Rising Concerns over the AfD and the State Elections in Germany

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The upcoming state elections in Saxony and Thuringia have raised concerns over the potential rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD). The AfD has been accused of voter deception by the Traffic Light Coalition and the Union, particularly in relation to security and migration policies.

Many migrants are worried about the AfD becoming the strongest party in these states. The AfD has been actively targeting Turkish and Russian-German voters, even using platforms like TikTok.

The CDU is in a close race with the AfD, and the outcome of these elections could have significant implications for the party's future. The CDU's Friedrich Merz has taken a hardline anti-migration stance in an attempt to defeat the AfD, but this move is seen as risky.

The political landscape in East Germany is undergoing significant changes, and the outcome of these elections could have far-reaching consequences for the country's democracy and society.

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The far-right AfD party, led by Björn Höcke, is leading in polls for upcoming elections in eastern German states Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg. The AfD's anti-immigration and extremist views have raised concerns, especially around the Buchenwald memorial, where director Jens-Christian Wagner warns against the trivialisation of the Holocaust. To counter the AfD, a new left-wing party, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), has emerged, criticizing the current government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz. CDU leader Friedrich Merz has called for tighter immigration policies following the Solligen attack. In Saxony, CDU's Michael Kretschmer is the current state premier. Political analyst Carsten Koschmieder at the Free University in Berlin expects the AfD to be the strongest party, at least in Saxony. The CDU was in power for 16 years under former Chancellor Angela Merkel, and the inhabitants of Weimar were forced to visit Buchenwald after WWII. The socialist Left Party (Die Linke) has previously governed Thuringia.

State Elections: AfD Leads in Thuringia, CDU in Saxony

The recent survey on state elections reveals that the far-right AfD party is in the lead in Thuringia, while the CDU is ahead in Saxony. Possible coalitions in Saxony include CDU-BSW-SPD, while in Thuringia, options include CDU-BSW or CDU-Left. The desired prime ministers for each state are Ramelow from the Left in Thuringia and Kretschmer from CDU in Saxony. Notably, top politicians like Scholz from the SPD are traveling for election campaign finals. However, many voters in both states remain undecided. The upcoming elections in Saxony and Thuringia have drawn significant interest, with some approaching them with concern and others with hope. The debates, perceptions, and emotions in the east are explored in guest articles by eight authors. Additionally, the issue of the east is discussed, with Oschmann highlighting the historical differences in dealing with the crimes of the Third Reich. In a separate incident, Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, was attacked with paint ahead of the state elections in Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg. Despite the challenges, Ramelow remains confident in his chances, while Lauterbach lauds Scholz as the best potential chancellor. The question of the Union's chancellor candidate remains open, with Blume praising Söder's popularity and the potential of the CSU.

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