The recent elections in Germany have marked a significant shift in the political landscape with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, recognized as far-right, achieving notable victories in two state elections. This development is seen as a reflection of growing discontent among voters towards current policies on immigration, climate change, and multiculturalism. The AfD’s success in Thuringia and Saxony highlights a potential change in public sentiment, raising concerns about the future direction of Germany and possibly the European Union as a whole. A Japanese expert on European Union politics points out that this could signal a broader trend across the EU, where far-right parties are gaining traction due to dissatisfaction with the status quo.
- The AfD won 32.8% of the vote in Thuringia, leading by nearly 10 percentage points, and came second in Saxony with 30.6% of the votes.
- Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Schulz’s Social Democratic Party saw a record low in state elections, receiving only 6.1% of the vote.
- Björn Höcke, the AfD’s leader in Thuringia, has been charged with using Nazi slogans, which is illegal in Germany.
- Public dissatisfaction in the EU is growing, fueled by the influx of immigrants and refugees, as well as policies on climate change and multiculturalism.
- There is concern that the AfD’s policies could deter foreign workers from coming to Germany, potentially harming the economy.
- The rise of the far right in the EU is attributed not only to immigration issues but also to dissatisfaction with the EU’s forceful policies on various matters, including climate change.
- The success of the AfD may indicate a shift towards more conservative values within Germany and could influence a broader shift to the right in other European countries.
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