Serbian Visit of Europa Minister Pentz - Surprise Support from AfD - MPs in the European Parliament are also being asked to cast their votes on the pertinent report.
Title: AfD politicians均飞往塞尔维亚（Serbia） - 莫朋豪突然也参加
After the expulsion of two AfD (Alternative for Germany) politicians, Manfred Pentz, the Hessian Minister of Europe, will journey to Serbia and Croatia starting from Tuesday. CDU politician Pentz stated in a statement beforehand that "Serbia is one of Germany and Hessen's most crucial partners in the Balkans." However, on Tuesday morning, the AfD announced that its two expelled state parliamentarians had flown to Serbia independently – on the same plane.
According to Pentz, Hessen holds great interest in Serbia's continued approach to the EU. "We advocate for a strong and united Europe, and I believe that Serbia clearly deserves to be a part of it," said the Minister of Europe. "The purpose of my trip is not only to strengthen bilateral relations but also to advocate for this important approach."
The AfD labeled as securely right-wing extremist
The trip had already caused a commotion before it even started. Pentz had expelled the parliamentarians Anna Nguyen and Christian Rohde after the AfD was labeled as securely right-wing extremist. He declared that he would no longer extend invitations to AfD politicians for his official trips abroad. "I cannot ask international interlocutors to sit at the table with representatives of a securely right-wing extremist party," Pentz told the German Press Agency.
In a swift countermeasure, the AfD organized their own travel program: Its two parliamentarians aimed to "hold talks with political representatives and participate in some media appearances in both countries." AfD parliamentary group leader Robert Lambrou stated: "We are pleased that it will now be possible to represent the entire political spectrum of democracy in Hessen on this trip."
Renewed Controversy for the AfD
Recent weeks have been filled with controversy for the AfD as the party continues to divide political opinion. Their representatives in the Hessian parliament were booted out over their association with right-wing extremism. Meanwhile, Pentz seeks to strengthen diplomatic relationships with Serbia and Croatia, advocating for these important allies and a united Europe.
- AfD
- Manfred Pentz
- Europe
- Serbia
- CDU
- Hessen
- Expulsion
- Political Divide
- Wiesbaden
- Belgrade
- Croatia
- Germany
- Negotiations
- Balkans
- EU
- Manfred Pentz, the Hessian Minister of Europe, will travel to Serbia and Croatia, contradicting the expulsion of two AfD (Alternative for Germany) politicians from Hesse, who unexpectedly joined the trip.
- Despite the ongoing political divide in Germany, Pentz emphasizes that Serbia is one of Hessen's most significant partners in the Balkans and advocates for their inclusion in the EU.
- The AfD, labeled as right-wing extremist, organized their own travel to Serbia and Croatia, with aims to engage in discussions with political representatives and media appearances.
- In a turn of events, Pentz's trip has sparked renewed controversy for the AfD, as they continue to polarize political opinion, while Pentz pursues diplomatic relations and unity across Europe.
