Far-right political factions gain momentum in various German regions, strategy ahead of approaching regional elections on Sunday.
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Germans are gearing up for regional elections in Saxony and Thuringia, with concerns mounting over the potential success of the far-right AfD party. These polls could indicate the public's sentiment towards Germany's current government.
In the wake of recent violent extremist attacks, such as the deadly knife attack in Solingen, anti-immigration sentiments have exploded within the country. Many worry that the AfD's success in these upcoming elections could be a significant indicator of such sentiments.
Traditionally, Saxony has been a stronghold for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), but it's currently uncertain whether the party can maintain its dominance, with a tight race between the CDU and AfD expected on Sunday. If the AfD performs well, it could mark the party's strongest electoral showing yet, especially in Thuringia, where they are polling at approximately 30%.
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A looming danger: A stagnant political system
As citizens head to the polls, minority groups raise concerns about the potential surge of the far-right AfD. The American Jewish Committee Berlin office released a pamphlet detailing what it perceives as the AfD's anti-Semitic ideology and extremist connections.
The group's director, Remko Leemhuis, spoke to our platform about the potential risks involved. "If the AfD performs well in the state elections, it might become rather challenging for other parties to form a coalition missing the AfD." This, as Leemhuis notes, could lead to a "locked" political system with an impaired ability to govern effectively.
International implications
At a European level, the AfD's ascent could have far-reaching consequences. Historically, the party has advocated for a referendum on Germany's withdrawal from the EU, thereby posing a potential threat to the EU's overall stability.
In this year's EU election, the AfD came in second place while making immigration and refugee policies the centerpiece of their campaign.
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- The AfD's potential success in the upcoming elections in Saxony and Thuringia, as argued by Remko Leemhuis, the director of the American Jewish Committee Berlin office, could make it difficult for other parties to form a coalition, potentially leading to a politically "locked" system in Germany.
- The AfD's advocacy for a referendum on Germany's withdrawal from the EU, as demonstrated in the EU elections, could have far-reaching consequences at a European level, potentially posing a threat to the EU's overall stability if more far-right governments arise across Europe.
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- jam-packed pamphlets published by the American Jewish Committee Berlin office detail the AfD's perceived anti-Semitic ideology and extremist connections, highlighting concerns about the potential surge of the far-right party in the upcoming elections.
