Title: AfD's Manfred Pentz Heads to Serbia and Croatia; Ex-Politicians Tag Along
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Vibe: Let's dive into the latest going-ons with Germany's AfD party and CDU politician Manfred Pentz as he embarks on his trip to Serbia and Croatia.
Here's the deal: Manfred Pentz, the Hessian Europa-Minister, is jetting off to Serbia and Croatia, starting Tuesday. According to Pentz, Serbia is a crucial partner for Germany and Hesse in the Balkans. However, things took a surprising twist when it was revealed that two former AfD state parliamentarians, Anna Nguyen and Christian Rohde, were hitching a ride on their own dime.
Shedding some light on the situation, Pentz stated that Hesse has a significant interest in Serbia continuing its course towards the EU. "We champion a strong and united Europe, and in my opinion, Serbia is a vital part of that union," said Pentz. The main objective of his visit is to enhance bilateral relations and to advocate for this important approach.
The trip has sparked controversy even before it kicked off. In a sudden move, Pentz ousted Nguyen and Rohde from his official delegation, following Germany's recent classification of the AfD as a securely right-wing extremist party. "I can't ask my international negotiation partners to sit at the table with representatives of a securely right-wing extremist party," Pentz explained.
In response, the AfD scrambled to organize its own travel itinerary. The pair will reportedly hold discussions with political representatives and media appearances in both countries. AfD faction leader Robert Lambrou expressed, "We are pleased that we can now represent the entire political spectrum of democracy in Hesse on this trip."
Behind the Scenes
It's not uncommon for other German parties to refuse cooperation with the AfD, especially on international delegations, due to their extremist tendencies and controversial stances. The party has faced political isolation as a result.
Looking Ahead
If this is indeed the case, the AfD is expected to lash out, accusing other parties of undemocratic tactics and demanding their right to representation.
Remember: Excluding AfD politicians from official delegations is, in fact, not out of the ordinary in the realm of German politics – party dynamics often lead to this scenario!**
So, buckle up, folks! There's sure to be more fireworks as the trip unfolds. Keep tabs on the latest as the drama continues to unfold.
- The Hessian Europa-Minister, Manfred Pentz, is stressing the importance of Serbia as a crucial partner for Germany and Hesse in the Balkans.
- AfD state parliamentarians, Anna Nguyen and Christian Rohde, are planning to travel to Serbia and Croatia alongside Manfred Pentz, though they have been ousted from his official delegation due to Germany's classification of the AfD as a securely right-wing extremist party.
- It has become customary for other German parties to refuse cooperation with the AfD in international delegations due to their extremist tendencies and controversial positions.
- The AfD is expected to criticize other parties for using alleged undemocratic tactics and assert their right to representation following their exclusion from the official delegation on Manfred Pentz's trip to Serbia and Croatia.
