"Alternative for Germany" Is Too Extreme Even for the European Right: Political Scientist Assesses the Threats
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POLITICAL SCIENTIST Đana Luša analyzed the AfD's record result in Saxony-Anhalt.
The victory of the Alternative for Germany party in Saxony-Anhalt has shocked Germany's closest allies. Although the results of regional elections are rarely seen as significant, in this case there were fears that the consequences would be felt throughout Europe. Political scientist Dr. Gintas Karalius explained to the 15min portal whether this concern is justified.
Political scientist Kai-Olaf Lang from the Berlin Institute for International and Security Affairs believes that yesterday's AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt will not have a major impact on Czech-German relations. However, he admits that similarly-minded parties - the SPD and part of the Motorists - perceive the results of the German elections very positively.
What are the consequences of the election result in Saxony-Anhalt? Markus Apelmann, moderator: The Union says after this election: "Now the reforms have to come even faster." On the other hand, corrections to the reform course are already demanded from the SPD. Isn't that the sound that led to this election result in Saxony-Anhalt exactly? Prof. Wolfgang Schroeder, political scientist University of Kassel: Not only, but it is a sound that has al…
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