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Greens call for self-critical analysis after AfD victory in Pirna

Following the victory of the AfD candidate in the mayoral election in Pirna, the Greens have called for a self-critical analysis. "The election victory in conjunction with the low voter turnout of 53 percent clearly shows that democratic parties, including us Greens of course, are currently...

,   and  Hanna Hofmann
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Marie Müser, newly elected chairwoman of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in Saxony, at her party's state....aussiedlerbote.de
Marie Müser, newly elected chairwoman of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen in Saxony, at her party's state convention. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Municipalities - Greens call for self-critical analysis after AfD victory in Pirna

Following the victory of the AfD candidate in the mayoral election in Pirna, the Greens have called for a self-critical analysis. "The election victory in conjunction with the low voter turnout of 53 percent clearly shows that democratic parties, including us Greens of course, are currently failing to reach too many people," explained party chairwoman Marie Müser on Monday in Dresden. All democratic parties need to come to the table and self-critically analyze why this is the case and what needs to be changed. "One thing is clear: we must be better able to develop answers to the pressing issues of our time together with the people and implement solutions."

Tim Lochner was the first AfD candidate to win a mayoral election in Germany on Sunday. The 53-year-old beat CDU candidate Kathrin Dollinger-Knuth and the independent Ralf Thiele, who ran for the Free Voters, in the second round of voting. Lochner himself is also independent and, by his own admission, does not want to join the AfD. The AfD state association in Saxony was recently classified by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution as a secure right-wing extremist organization.

Party chairwoman Christin Furtenbacher spoke of a "dam break for Saxony". "We are very concerned that the candidate of a party that was classified as right-wing extremist just a few days ago was able to win the race." The AfD poses a major threat to democracy and should not be underestimated. "This makes it all the more important to support all those who are committed to democratic coexistence. It would be completely wrong to lump the whole of Pirna together. The majority in Pirna did not vote AfD.

Read also:

  1. The Green party in Saxony's municipalities, inspired by the Mayoral election results in Pirna, is contemplating a self-critical analysis to better connect with voters and address pressing issues.
  2. The Alliance 90/The Greens, along with other democratic parties, is urged to engage in elections discussions, as they collectively failed to garner significant support in the Mayoral election in Pirna.
  3. Following the Mayoral election in Pirna, which saw the AfD candidate Tim Lochner emerge victorious, political parties are emphasizing the importance of fostering democratic coexistence and supporting those committed to it.
  4. In the light of the Mayoral election results in Pirna, where the independent AfD candidate triumphed over established parties, calls for strengthening democratic unity and engagement are rising among politicians and the public.
  5. Despite the AfD's Mayoral election victory in Pirna, leading Green politician Marie Müser advocates for working together with all parties and communities to develop solutions for pressing societal issues, emphasizing the need for collaboration.

Source: www.stern.de

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