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Green Candidate Accuses Woidke of Far-Right Leanings
2024-09-07 13:29:07
Politics
Migration

Green Candidate Accuses Woidke of Far-Right Leanings

Green lead candidate Raschke criticizes Prime Minister Woidke for pandering to far-right sentiments in asylum policy ahead of the state election in Brandenburg. The Greens' state chairwoman condemns the SPD and CDU for echoing AfD slogans.

With polls showing a challenging path to re-enter the state parliament, Raschke vocalized his concerns at a party convention in Potsdam. In another context, Katharina Dröge highlights the impact of Russian disinformation campaigns through social media, advocating for a joint task force to combat such manipulation.

Meanwhile, the Green faction in Lower Saxony opposes the blanket rejection of migrants, calling out the Union's demands and pressuring the government amidst a surge of over 30,000 rejections since October.

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Citizens demand a different refugee policy

Citizens in Germany are expressing their dissatisfaction with the federal government's current asylum and refugee policy. According to recent surveys, 77% of the population wants a different approach. There is a majority in favor of permanent border controls and increased powers for security authorities. Voters from the Green Party and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) feel safer than others, while the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) is considered more competent on migration than the potential traffic light coalition. The debate over government formation in Saxony and Thuringia could harm potential Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz. A majority also supports the CDU's resolution against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, but not against the Left Party. There is growing resistance against the participation of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) coalition. Possible Chancellor candidates from the Union include Merz, Markus Söder, and Michael Wüst. Poll results for the 2025 federal election show support for the CDU/CSU at 33%, the SPD at 15%, the Greens at 11%, the Free Democratic Party at 4%, the AfD at 17%, the BSW at 8%, and the Left Party at 3%. Meanwhile, studies show that a significant number of people with a migration background are considering emigrating or moving to another federal state due to the rise of the AfD. This trend raises concerns about the potential loss of knowledge, know-how, and economic capacity for Eastern Germany, as well as the difficulty of attracting skilled workers with such an image. The debate over migration policies continues, with CDU leader Merz calling for a decisive stance from Chancellor Scholz on border rejections. The Green Party leader Baerbock warns against panic mode in counter-terrorism efforts and calls for legal certainty, while the FDP leader Dürr calls for better cooperation with third countries and facilitated labor migration. The debate highlights the divide among the political parties in the coalition talks. The AfD's electoral success is prompting people with a migration background to consider emigrating or moving to another federal state. The party is perceived as anti-democratic and racist by a majority of the population, especially among those with Arab and former USSR backgrounds. However, opinions vary among different groups, and caution is urged against harmful right-wing narratives and the potential brain drain for Eastern Germany. CDU members are discussing expanding their incompatibility resolution to include further parties, including the BSW coalition. This move is driven by concerns about conflicting principles and the impact on the party's image. CDU leader Merz is also reportedly working on his own incompatibility resolution, targeting a specific individual: Markus Söder. Overall, the political landscape in Germany is facing challenges and uncertainties as the 2025 federal election approaches.

State of the Union: Challenges for Scholz and the German ... German Chancellorship

The recent regional elections in Germany have seen the far-right AfD and BSW parties gain ground, posing a concern for Chancellor Scholz and his SPD party. Scholz's announcement of tougher immigration policies failed to halt the losses. The fragmentation of German politics raises questions about Scholz's political survival, with both the SPD and CDU struggling to respond. Meanwhile, Hungary and the European Commission and Court of Justice are embroiled in a dispute over a €200 million fine. Austria has announced deportations to Afghanistan and Syria, in cooperation with Germany. Mongolia has refused to arrest Putin, despite an ICC warrant for alleged Ukraine war crimes. CDU leader Merz and CSU leader Söder are vying for the Union's chancellor candidacy, with Söder making a comeback in the discussion. These developments create challenges for Scholz and the future of the German Chancellorship.

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7. September 2024 um 06:45

Lower Saxony: Green Party faction against blanket rejection of migrants

Politics
The Green Party faction in Lower Saxony is against the blanket rejection of migrants; criticism of the Union's demand and pressure on the government; Lower Saxony's Prime Minister and Interior Minister involved; Rejections at borders and airports possible; over 30,000 rejections since October.
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7. September 2024 um 08:47

Katharina Dröge in Interview - Faction leader explains why Greens are needed in government - and sends a message to Söder

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Economy
Katharina Dröge, faction leader of the Greens, explains why green government participation is important. Despite the loss of trust in the traffic light coalition, she sees Greens as indispensable for stable German foreign policy under Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock given the tense international situation. In addition, green participation is necessary to address the economic crisis with a growth package that the federal government has decided on.
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7. September 2024 um 10:11

Green lead candidate: Woidke strengthens far-right positions

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Green lead candidate Raschke accuses Prime Minister Woidke (SPD) of strengthening far-right positions in asylum policy two weeks before the state election in Brandenburg following the attack in Solingen. Green state chairwoman Große Holtrup criticizes that the SPD and CDU are following the slogans of the AfD. According to surveys, the Greens could barely re-enter the state parliament. Raschke expressed his views at a small party convention in Potsdam.
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