Upcoming elections in Europe - A shift to the right in politics can be detrimental to minority groups.
The European Union is seen by the SSW fraction as having shifted to the right with the latest European election. "The election results in Germany illustrate that people are concerned and the nation is divided," shared the European parliamentary representative for the SSW state faction, Jette Waldinger-Thiering, on Monday in Kiel.
This outcome is particularly troubling for minorities. "We can't anticipate that conservative right-wing parties would support minority rights in the EU," Waldinger-Thiering highlighted. The push for a minority commissioner has also been set back. The South Schleswig Voter Association is the party that represents Danish and Frisian minorities.
Interestingly, the election also indicates that the traffic light coalition in the federal government did not perform well in convincing people and resolving their issues. "Whether the financing of the energy transition, high gas prices, or increasing food prices: Many individuals today are unsure how they'll manage tomorrow," commented the state parliamentarian. As a result, social initiatives ought to be implemented.
On the bright side, the CDU can rejoice in their result, but they failed to gain more votes - they just moved to the right. "The CDU in the Bundestag hasn't shown much constructive work in recent times," said Waldinger-Thiering. Consequently, the SSW expects a swing towards the government as democracy thrives on compromise. To achieve this, dialogue and respect are essential.
The South Schleswig Voter Association did not participate in the European election. It's still not clear whether the party will appear on the ballot in five years.
