"Cooperation with the AfD in 2029? Guttenberg isn't ruling it out"
Potential Collaboration between EU and AfD Predicted for 2029
An eye-catching interview with the charismatic Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is making waves: He's on the fence about a potential partnership between the Union and the AfD after the next federal election. With Germany facing a mountain of challenges ahead, he warns that the new government may struggle to regain public trust, potentially pushing the AfD up to an astonishing 35% in 2029.
In a candid chat with the "Spiegel," the former Chancellor hopeful asserts that the next two years will be decisive for the future of Europe. "We've got to reform the Old World, and we'll need the second or third biggest European power alongside us to make that happen," Guttenberg says, referring to powerhouse France. He hints at the possible departure of President Macron within the next two years, setting the stage for a whole new landscape in Europe.
European reforms won't be the only hot-button issues on the table, Guttenberg remarks. The anger and dismay of the people will ultimately rest with decisions made over Europe. "Patience isn't going to last over two years," he predicts.
In addressing the controversial AfD, Guttenberg advocates for treating them as a legitimate political force and granting them a platform. "We can't just shut them out of the conversation," he states. However, he stresses the importance of being prepared and capable of debunking the right-wing party's often absurd ideologies.
Guttenberg is lashing out at the press for marginalizing the AfD, claiming that some journalists avoid inviting the party to the discussion table altogether. He believes that instead of ignoring them, journalists should be ready to engage in meaningful discourse and learn how to refute their far-right ideologies effectively.
- The Commission, which is expected to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, has also been asked to consider the influence of political parties like the AfD in 2029, given Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg's comments about potential cooperation between the Union and the AfD.
- In the politics section of general news, the upcoming federal election in Germany raises concerns as Guttenberg warns that the new government may struggle to regain public trust, potentially pushing the AfD to a staggering 35% by 2029.
- In a recent interview with Spiegel, Guttenberg emphasized the importance of treating political parties, such as the AfD, as legitimate forces in the policy-and-legislation realm, signaling the need for dialogue, patience, and understanding.
- Subsequent discussions and debates about the controversial policies of the AfD may be inevitable, as Giuttenberg suggests that journalists, unions, and advocacy groups must be prepared to engage sincerely and efficiently challenge the right-wing party's ideologies when they arise in the public sphere.
