Possible EU-AfD cooperation foreseen in 2029: a potential alliance in German politics
In a recent conversation with "Spiegel," Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, former Chancellor hopeful, suggests a potential alliance between the Union and AfD following the next federal election. He stresses that the incoming government will face a mountain of challenges necessitating a cooperative approach. The next two years are critical, as they will determine Europe's future.
according to Guttenberg, reforming Europe is essential, and it can only be achieved with the second or next largest European power on our side—France. He foresees that Macron’s tenure may end within two years, leaving an entirely new landscape for Europe.
The former Federal Minister of Defense expresses his belief that numerous issues, which affect people deeply, will be decided on the European stage. In the context of dwindling patience among the public, he predicts that the confidence of the people will not last beyond two years.
Guttenberg also advocates including the AfD in public discussions and giving them a platform to voice their opinions. However, he cautions against conceding to premature cowardice when engaging with them. Instead, it is crucial to prepare for refuting their often unfounded extremist claims effectively.
Press criticism of the AfD also catches Guttenberg's attention. He notes that the media often overlooks the AfD by not inviting them to discussions, instead taking the easy route. Instead, he encourages a prepared approach to tackle the party's absurd arguments.
Sources: ntv.de and lar
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- Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg
- AfD
- Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, in a recent conversation with Spiegel, proposes a potential alliance between the Union and the AfD for the next federal election, suggesting that the incoming government will face critical challenges necessitating a cooperative approach.
- Guttenberg foresees that Macron’s tenure may end within two years, leaving an entirely new landscape for Europe, and stresses that reforming Europe is essential, requiring the second or next largest European power on our side—France.
- In the context of dwindling patience among the public, he predicts that the confidence of the people will not last beyond two years, with numerous issues affecting people deeply ultimately being decided on the European stage.
- In light of press criticism of the AfD, Guttenberg advocates for a prepared approach when engaging with them, encouraging that absurd arguments should be effectively refuted instead of shunning public dialogues with the party.
