Politicians in Berlin voice opposition following the unveiling of additional far-right AfD gatherings
In a dramatic turn of events, Kristin Brinker, the state chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Berlin, delivered a protest speech in the Berlin House of Representatives on Friday, 19th January. The speech, which was met with controversy, led to a mass exodus of politicians from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Green Party, The Left party, and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The spontaneous departure of these politicians was not explained in the report, but it is worth noting that this is not the first time such an event has occurred in response to the AfD. Previous reports have revealed a controversial secret meeting last November, involving far-right groups and wealthy donors, discussing mass deportations of foreigners if the AfD took political office (as reported by Correctiv).
The Green Party leader, Bettina Jarasch, has been vocal about her stance on the AfD, stating that it is wrong to "listen to AfD denials" due to evidence of right-wing extremist activities. CDU parliamentary group leader Dirk Stettner has also expressed similar sentiments, stating he does not listen to right-wing radical relativising and lying.
The incident in the Berlin House of Representatives is not the only instance where Brinker has been associated with questionable gatherings. On another occasion, she was present at a meeting with radical right-wing extremists at the apartment of the former CDU finance senator Peter Kurth. Martin Sellner, who laid out deportation plans at the Potsdam meeting, was also present at this gathering. However, the identity of the other individual involved alongside Sellner at the meeting remains unclear.
The content of Brinker's speech in the House of Representatives was not disclosed in the report. Despite this, the previous association of the AfD with far-right extremist activities and their controversial stance on immigration and other issues have led to widespread opposition and protests against the party.
In fact, another anti-AfD demonstration is planned in Berlin this Sunday at 4pm. As the political landscape in Germany continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the AfD will respond to these ongoing criticisms and protests.
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