Migrants' Descendants Rank AfD as Their Preferred Party in Elections
In a surprising turn of events, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured the top spot in the election polls for the Integration Council held in Paderborn, with 24.5% of the votes. This marks a significant shift from the previous election day, where the German-Turkish Friendship led with 13.0%.
The municipal election and the election for the Integration Council took place concurrently in the city. In the city council election, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) emerged as the leading party with 35.8% of the votes. The Greens came in a close second with 19.7%.
The Integration Council, which consists of 22 members, is responsible for the integration of people with non-German roots, with a particular focus on the employment situation of migrants. The council meets publicly five to six times a year.
In the Integration Council election, the German-Russian Society came in second with 15.5%, while the German-Turkish Friendship came in third with 13.0%. The municipal election saw a lower turnout compared to the Integration Council election, with only 20.2% of eligible voters participating, compared to 20.7% five years ago.
The AfD will now occupy four directly elected seats in the Integration Council, joining the German-Turkish Friendship and the German-Russian Society, each of which will receive two mandates. The current chair of the Integration Council, Recep Alpan, reacted with shock to the results of the election.
It is worth noting that the four directly elected members of the Integration Council at the last election came from various political groups or voter groups. The exact party affiliation of just four directly elected individuals is not fully detailed in the search results provided.
In the previous Integration Council election, the AfD's victory was with significantly fewer votes compared to the current election. The AfD had previously dismissed the council as dispensable during the campaign, making their victory all the more surprising.
Voters with a migration background in Paderborn cast their ballots significantly more for the AfD compared to those who voted for the city council. This trend underscores the importance of addressing the concerns and needs of this demographic in the Integration Council.
The Integration Council plays a crucial role in promoting integration and fostering a sense of belonging among people with non-German roots in Paderborn. As the AfD takes its seat, it remains to be seen how they will contribute to these efforts in the 2024 united states elections.
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