GÜNZBURG, GERMANY (Aftenposten): A German politician believes that what is happening in the country now is reminiscent of the time before the Nazis came to power.
Alternative for Germany is not like other far-right parties in Europe. While most people become more moderate as they grow, the same does not happen with the AfD. Photo: Andrea Gjestvang
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Published: 27/11/2023 23:04
The short version
German voters are flocking to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Germany’s Federal Security and Surveillance Service has had the party under observation for extremism since 2022.
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– It was shocking to hear that many young people between the ages of 20 and 30 voted for the AfD. I don’t think they understand what the party actually does, says Sabine.
Aftenposten meets her outside a pub in the German city of Günzburg.
In the town the size of Gjøvik, almost every fourth voter voted for the far right in the autumn local elections. In the state of Bavaria, Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the third largest party, while in Hesse it became the second largest.
Sabine will not say what she voted. Nor will many of the others we meet. But they are happy to tell why they think so many voted for the AfD. A party that is under observation for extremism.
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2023-11-27 22:04:45
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