Sticking to Principles: Schellhammer on AfD Collaboration
Lack of Collaboration with the Alternative for Germany Party - Refusal of Collaboration by Schellhammer Towards the AfD Party
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Greens are firm on their stance against any collaboration with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) - a position that intensifies following the AfD's classification as a secure right-wing extremist organization by the Constitutional Protection (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, BfV). Chairwoman and parliamentary business manager of the Green state parliament faction, Pia Schellhammer, emphasizes the importance of concrete action, remarking to the German Press Agency, "The classification by the constitutional protection gives additional backing to parliaments and administration for consistent action."
Steer clear of the AfD: No collaboration, no exceptions
Emphasizing the need for unwavering resolve, Schellhammer demands a complete refusal to cooperate with the AfD, not only in the state parliament but also in municipal councils and the Bundestag. "To protect our democracy, we must consistently exclude the AfD from committee chairs and other representative offices," she warns.
Moreover, at the municipal level, Schellhammer worries about rooms being rented to identified enemies of the constitution. "It must not happen," she reiterates.
Carl-Bernhard von Heusinger, parliamentary business manager, and interior spokesman of the Green faction, urges the state government to scrutinize the continued employment of members of the AfD in the state service. In his opinion, any individual associated with a securely right-wing extremist party should be barred from teaching children in schools, serving as police officers, or representing the state in any capacity.
Swift action against AfD: An urgent call to defend democracy
Calling for an immediate ban procedure against the AfD, Schellhammer urges all democrats to stand up courageously and resolutely in defense of democracy. The AfD, she suggesting, undermines the liberal-democratic basic order, and it is the responsibility of all citizens to resist this threat.
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- German Press Agency*While collaboration with the AfD could lead to various political, legal, financial, social, and cultural repercussions, including political isolation, ethical and legal scrutiny, financial implications, cultural and educational impact, and potential internal conflict, Schellhammer's demands underscore the Green Party's determination to maintain a steadfast opposition to extremist ideologies.
- The classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a secure right-wing extremist organization by the Constitutional Protection (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz, BfV) has strengthened the Green Party's resolve not to collaborate with the AfD in any capacity, be it in state parliaments, municipal councils, or the Bundestag.
- Pia Schellhammer, Chairwoman of the Green state parliament faction in Rhineland-Palatinate, insists that the AfD must be consistently excluded from committee chairs and other representative offices to protect democracy.
- In addition, she expresses concern about rooms being rented to identified enemies of the constitution at the municipal level and calls for a closer scrutiny of the continued employment of AfD members in the state service.
- Schellhammer urges democrats to stand up against the AfD's threat to the liberal-democratic basic order, implying the need for swift action to defend democracy in Rhineland-Palatinate and beyond.
