An alternate to Germany was established on February 6, 2013 in Oberursel, Hesse. On the tenth anniversary of the civilian party, we can only conclude that the establishment of the AfD is simply a unique success. She is ready for more: she wants to take on political work to lead Germany back to a course of common sense.
AFD was initially called a organization of professors, then conservatives, and in fresh years – an utmost right. The second description was created in the ranks of strategy parties and street “left”, vide Antifa.
Why was this nickname made?
Well, in Germany, if a citizen or in this case a political organization is against the chosen line in matters of emigration, Covid, conflict in Ukraine, or imaginary energy crisis, or against Israel, it is being pushed into the rant of "right-wing extremism".
The AFD tells you how things are. However, the “old-party” strategy and the media deny, color, or simply pretend that the subject does not exist.
In the case of uncontrolled migration, the situation is that trade union countries, powiats and municipalities do not have the anticipation of "concentrating" fresh people. There is simply a deficiency of housing and resources to supply basic surviving conditions for these people. The German Government claims ‘das Geld ist da’ (the money is for that).
Tino Chrupalla and Dr. Alice Weidel, national spokesperson Alternatives for Germany write: "Ten years ago, an alternate to Germany appeared to stay. We've proven we have a wide base. We fight monetary policy that destroys prosperity. We give the level to all citizens who want to end uncontrolled immigration. We defended freedom during the coronavirus crisis. present we are the only peace party. The rising polling rates confirm our policy for the interests of citizens. A strong alternate is needed more than ever. We are ready for more!”.
How the AfD conflict with the strategy progressed
An alternate to Germany was established in Oberursel on February 6, 2013. First of all, the founders of the AfD rejected Angela Merkel's euro policy "without an alternative", which from the very beginning is an exceptional point of its programme compared to all another parties in Germany. In the same year, AfD first competes in the Bundestag election – and only somewhat loses, with a score of 4.9%. It's the beginning of a success story.
2014 – Mut zu Deutschland
In 2014, the alternate for Germany first participates in the European elections. The number of members is increasing at an tremendous rate, so that the party, which is only 1 year old, can run almost equally with the parties with an established position. It is becoming increasingly clear that AfD is not only the only political alternate to monetary policy. AfD then entered the European Parliament with 7% of the vote.
2015 – I zur Alternative
In 2015, a very young AfD was inactive at a crossroads: does it want to proceed to focus on European policy or to become a real alternate with a broad political spectrum? The organization conference in Essen, held under the unofficial slogan “Yes for an Alternative”, brought clarity: AfD is to become a folk party. The importance of this is besides evident in 2015: while all another parties celebrate a culture of "openness", which could not be more harmful, only AfD points to the dangers of this policy – and proves that he is right.
2017 -Trou Dich, Deutschland
Four years after his first participation in the Bundestag election and 2 years after the beginning of the German borders, AfD again competes in the Bundestag election. Along with Dr. Alice Weidel and Dr. Alexander Gauland alternate to Germany launches a very successful election run under the motto ‘Trou Dich, Deutschland’. At the end of the AfD campaign, she first entered the Bundestag, becoming immediately the 3rd strongest party, with a score of 12.6%. AfD has greatly expanded its program. Not only has it materialised its predictions on the consequences of migration policy, but it now besides represents a position on almost all social issues. It focuses solely on the interests of its own citizens.
2021 – Deutschland, aber normal
Federal elections in 2021 were dominated by the national government's wellness policy and related restrictions on freedom. An alternate for Germany is the only political force that points to many violations of the law. But the "energy transformation" besides casts its shadow long before the war in Ukraine. Even then, the alternate for Germany warned against the Green Government, in peculiar after Merkel of the CDU spent 16 years setting an energy policy course that is inactive a immense burden for consumers and companies and seriously threatens Germany as a business location.
2023 – Bereit für mehr
On February 6, 2023, 1 could not only look back at the 10 years of organization history, but besides at her rich experience. This would not be possible without the engagement of many volunteer members. An alternate for Germany was able to gather extended experience in all parliaments, from municipalities to Bundestag. As the only real opposition, she made countless proposals and projects at the time. Whether on the municipal council or in the national parliament, the interests of their own citizens have always been central. In combination with the constantly rising poll results, 1 thing is clear to us: we are ready for more!
AfD's success – a subject that many people are talking about
An alternate for Germany in Bavaria and Hessen has become highly popular among voters. In Munich and Wiesbaden, national elections are over, and in 2 national states there are heated discussions on AfD. In Hesse, it became the second strongest party, while in Bavaria it had just lost its status. But what is truly behind this, and where is the fresh force peculiarly visible in the regions?
Bavaria: There is not a single constituency in which there is no AfD
What precisely does this fresh AfD reality reveal? The map of Bavaria itself shows how advanced and how widespread its increases in support were. AfD gained nearly 9 percent points in all constituency in Bavaria, in any cases. No another organization represented in the Bavarian parliament has achieved this result. In the 24 AfD constituency, he even succeeded in becoming the second strongest party. These are the results that would have been unthinkable for this organization a fewer years ago, even in the east states of Germany.
Only in large cities AfD is inactive fighting
W There are besides regions with comparatively weak AfD, but they must be looked for almost with a mirror in hand. The Munich-Mitte constituency is the only constituency in Bavaria where the AfD was below the symbolic 5% electoral threshold, with 4.5% of all votes cast. This means that the lowest AfD election results, monitored by the Constitution Protection Office, fall from Munich electoral districts.
Hessen: advanced AfD profits with clear exception
What AfD minimally lost at the Bavarian Land level, it achieved in Hesse: second among all parties in the Land elections. This improvement is presently under intense debate from Kassel to Wiesbaden. Without exception, AfD gained in municipalities and constituency, in most cases significantly: in 3 of the 4 municipalities AfD became even the second strongest party. Sintal in east Hessen, which has long been a bastion of AfD, yielded a consequence of 32.7% of the vote.
Even in Hesse, where AfD achieved comparatively mediocre results, that was adequate for over 10%. For example, the view of a city like Kassel in northern Hesse is crucial here. A closer look at the city's districts shows how the opinion of AfD is shared, despite all the nationwide profits. AfD gained over 34% in the Waldau district, but only 7.6% in the Vorderer Westen district, which is considered liberal in academic terms.
AfD is already looking towards 2024
Looking at the regional AfD data for Hesse and Bavaria, it remains to be understood that these are no longer just individual regions or candidates in which AfD earns points, as had happened before. Right-wing populists are now greatly supported far beyond, almost nationwide and in many environments. And if you believe the polls, this trend will increase in the 2024 elections in the 3 east states of Germany.
System vs. AfD – an assassination of Chrupalla
Four days before the National Elections in Bavaria, AfD reports a "incident of assault" on co-chairman Chrupalla. He was to give a speech at Ingolstadt. His colleague Weidel besides canceled her performance earlier at the AfD electoral rally in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, where the organization reported a "attack". Therefore, Chrupalla was transported to the infirmary as reported by the AfD national office. AfD's Bavarian parliamentary group spokesperson said Chrupalla was to give a speech in Ingolstadt. Shortly before this event, there was an incidental in the crowd. Chrupalla was then transported to the hospital. A spokesperson in Munich said he could not say anything more at the moment. Police office besides announced that Chrupalla had to receive backstage medical assistance in the afternoon before starting a speech at the theatre square and was taken to the clinic. apparent injuries were not recognizable at the time. A police spokesperson said he wanted to analyse whether 3rd parties could be liable for the incident. However, there were no signs of an attack. On Sunday in Bavaria there were fresh elections to the national parliament
Weidel moved to a “safe place”
Chrupalla, originally from Saxony, has since June 2022 formed a duo of organization leaders with Alice Weidel. They are besides chairmen of the AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
Weidel cancelled the planned public appearance in the Bavarian-Turkish border town of Mödlareuth on the Day of the Unity of Germany; the organization spokesperson said that on the penultimate weekend there was a “security incident”. Weidel's partner and her 2 children live in Einsiedeln, central Switzerland. The authorities confirmed the operation in this context in the main ARD studio: "Mrs. Weidel and her household were taken from a private flat to a safe place by the safety authorities as more and more indicated that there might have been an attack on her family" – said the spokesperson at the request of the information agency dpa. "However, for tactical reasons the police cannot give any further details" – stated the head of communication of the Schwyz cantonal police, Florian Grossmann. The police spokesperson did not respond unambiguously erstwhile asked where the instructions for the planned operation came from, and left the question open whether circumstantial police actions were inactive under way: "However, we would like to stress that the Schwyz canton police are serving in the Schwyz canton to guarantee the safety of all citizens. And around the clock”.
"Der Spiegel" reported that Weidel was on vacation with her household in Majorca during the AfD election run she allegedly cancelled for safety reasons. Weidel's office confirmed his stay in Majorca, as reported. “It’s actual Mrs. Weidel was in Majorca with her household at the time” “Weidel’s individual spokesperson said. However, a safety-related incidental had actually occurred earlier – on 23 September, 10 days before the cancellation of the election campaign. After "very worrying event"Mr Weide followed the advice that “Stay distant from your household for a while, which was the alleged mark of the attack”. Her spokesperson besides left unanswered the question of how long Weidel had been in Majorca, whether she was inactive there and erstwhile a vacation on the Spanish island was planned.
CSU at 36% – levelled second-place race
Ten days before the national CSU election reaches 36% according to ARD-BayernTrend – and thus is below the 2018 score. There are signs of a levelled race by second place.
Five years ago, CSU recorded the worst election consequence in Bavaria since 1950 – and it will only be revealed if it will be able to improve it in the upcoming national elections. 10 days before the national CSU election, she scored 36% in the Sunday poll and did not scope the consequence of the 2018 national election (37.2%). Nevertheless, it would inactive be the strongest formation if the national elections were held in Bavaria on Sunday and the Free Voters would inactive have a evidence score in the Land with 16% (2018: 11.6%). On the another hand, the Greens would fall from 15% (17.6%) compared to 2018, while the AfD could gain almost 4 percent points: it presently has 14% (2018: 10.2%), while the SPD would receive 9 percent, and the FDP would now gotta fear to return to the Bavarian national parliament with just 4% today, it would deficiency only a vote to exceed the 5% threshold. All another parties would receive a full of 6%.
Conclusions on the result of the elections only to a limited extent
The survey is clearly not a forecast, but alternatively a reflection of political sentiments this week. The Sunday survey sets out a transitional state in the process of forming the opinion of voters, which does not end until electoral Sunday, which means that proposals for the election consequence are only possible to a limited extent. Many voters make decisions shortly before the elections. The final phase of the electoral run is besides very crucial due to the focus on indecisive and tactical voters, which means that movements are inactive possible in Bavaria by 8 October. Currently, 1 in 8 eligible voters does not want to regulation out changing their current organization preferences until election Sunday in 10 days. About 1 in 5 people are now inclined to not vote or have yet to show any inclination to choose a party. 2 thirds of those entitled to vote say that they have already taken a decision.
Fall in support for Söder
The coalition between CSU and the Greens would now besides be possible in purely mathematical terms, but would gain much little support at 24% (+/-0). Most CSU supporters would welcome the return to the governments of all parties, but this would only convince 1 in 3 (32%; -2) in the Free Union Country. As described above, purely mathematically the CSU government would not be possible at present. 50% of Bavarians are presently satisfied with the Prime Minister's work Markus Söder, six percent points little than at the beginning of the month. As in October 2022, this is the lowest score since he took office and means that it besides lags behind the reputation of erstwhile CSU ministers. Popularity Hubert Aiwanger as Minister of Economy and Deputy Prime Minister has grown since the last election. At the beginning of September he enjoyed support of about half of Bavarians (48 percent; +/-0).
CDU Coalition – AfD?
CDU Leader Friedrich Merz claims that asylum seekers have fresh teeth made at the expense of the State. national Minister for the Interior Nancy Faeser speaks of “poor populism”.
CDU president Friedrich Merz called on the German government to limit irregular immigration by means of a drastic comparison – and brought harsh criticism on itself. "People go crazy erstwhile they see 300,000 asylum seekers being rejected, not leaving the country, receiving full benefits, full medical care" – said Merz in the “Welt Talk” program on the Welt tv channel. “They sit with a doctor and have their teeth worked, and German citizens next door have no visits” – he said. The SPD and the Greens criticized that statement.
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group besides distributed a message by its leader on the X platform. "We request to talk about the attraction factors that work here in Germany. We have immense factors that lead to more than 30% of asylum seekers from across Europe arriving in Germany" said Merz. By attracting factors Merz understands those that affect migrants. He accused the coalition of inaction. “What you are doing here is simply a disaster for this country” – he said.
Federal Home Secretary Nancy Faeser, SPD's lead candidate in the Hesse election, immediately disagreed. "It is pathetic populism on the back of the weakest. Anyone who speaks this way plays people against each another and only strengthens AfD” – wrote on X. “This is wrong: asylum seekers are treated only if they are severely sick or suffering” – added
Prosthesis in case of emergency only
Section 4 of the Law on benefits for asylum seekers (Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz) concerning benefits in the case of sickness provides: "The essential medical and dental treatment, including the provision of medicines and dressings, as well as another services required to recover, improve or alleviate the illness or its effects, shall be granted for the treatment of acute diseases and painful conditions". The following evidence is limited: "dental prostheses will only be provided if they cannot be deferred in individual cases for medical reasons".
Secretary-General of the SPD Kevin Kühnert He clearly criticized Merz. “We all know this 1 good uncle from the household chat on WhatsApp who always shares false information without checking them out” said Kühnert in an interview with “Der Spiegel”. "It is simply annoying in the household chat, but erstwhile this uncle is the leader of the largest opposition parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, it is unprofessional and dangerous" – he added.
President of the Green organization Ricardo Lang She expressed a akin opinion. “Friedrich Merz deliberately sets groups against each another and spreads disinformation. This does not solve any problem, but fuels hatred” – wrote on X. It is her opinion “indecent leaders of the folk party”.
CDU politician Tobias Hans criticizes Merz
Federal Government Commissioner for Integration, Reem Alabama-Radovan (SPD), wrote on X: “Using false accusations to fuel hatred against the weakest is absolutely unworthy, Mr Merz!”. She accused Merz of wanting to divide society. It was, in her opinion, "absolutely irresponsible".
The reactions of his own organization were mixed. erstwhile Minister of the Land of Saary, Tobias HansHe criticized that statement. "This contribution to the debate does not go any further" – wrote Hans on X. Democrats "should not proceed to fuel negative sentiments or even spread false information". Statements specified as those made by Merz do not let the fight against AfD.
In turn Tino Sorge (CDU), spokesperson for the wellness policy of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, said "Rheinische Post": “Friedrich Merz is right”. Criticism from the ranks of the ruling coalition called ‘hypocritic outrage’. That says a lot about how critical opinions are treated.
Leader of CSU regional group Alexander Dobrindt besides defended Merz's comments. He said "referred to the sentiments of the population concerning the burden on infrastructure". In addition to day care centres and schools, this besides includes a wellness care system. There are limitations and excessive burdens not only in local governments, but besides in social systems.
System parties are inactive trying to poison AfD. The bigger the support, the bigger the attack. AfD, however, had already planned to bring the CDU to specified a point that they would be forced to form a government together.
Matthäus Golla
