‘Remigration’ and Russian lessons: German far-right party promises radical measures if elected
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Germany's far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party is gaining popularity ahead of state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, promising radical measures including deportations and 'remigration'. The party's manifesto has raised concerns due to its Nazi connotations and potential impact on Ukrainian refugees.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) party is set to potentially win its first absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt state elections in September. The party's manifesto, adopted at a recent congress, calls for a 'complete 180-degree turn' in migration policy, including deportations and 'remigration', a term with Nazi connotations. The AfD's lead candidate, Ulrich Siegmund, stated that the party would implement 'consistent deportations'. The party's rise is attributed to anti-immigration sentiment, fueled by attacks carried out by migrants in recent years. Saxony-Anhalt is in the former East Germany, where the AfD is already well-established due to economic disparities with the west. Recent polls put the AfD's popularity at around 40%, ahead of rival parties. The party's gains are not limited to the east, with significant swings in voters in western states in recent elections.
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