In the midst of numerous challenges, Rhineland-Palatinate's Minister President Malu Dreyer (SPD) maintains that politicians must instill faith. Dreyer shared her thoughts with the German Press Agency in Mainz, stating, "We're witnessing uncertainties among many people, accompanied by a craving for straightforward answers." She noted a common sentiment that "normality" has vanished. However, Dreyer reassured, "In the majority of areas, normality persists, and reliability is upheld."
Dreyer highlighted recent achievements, such as enhanced minimum wages and a comparatively low unemployment rate. The energy crisis had been overcome, and the financial blow was softened. By the beginning of next year, German citizens would benefit from additional relief measures initiated by the federal government. Dreyer emphasized, "Good news also exists during crises."
Yet, Dreyer admitted that showcasing the positive aspects isn't straightforward at present. "Unfortunately," she said, "this often plays into the hands of those who solely offer slogans, but no solutions." The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a party that promises much. Dreyer remarked sharply, "However, the AfD does not genuinely benefit the people. It seeks to marginalize the weak and ill, restrict women's rights, and threaten our personal freedoms."
The AfD has undergone a transformation in Rhineland-Palatinate. Dreyer sternly observed, "It's plain as day that the AfD despises foreigners, stands for exclusion, displays homophobia, and ultimately opposes Jews." At times, she moves to publicly support Jews, intentionally stirring animosity against individuals with roots in the Muslim community. Dreyer asserted that it's society's collective responsibility to demonstrate that the AfD's values are antithetical to our democratic beliefs and aims to dismantle them.
