- Habeck views the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as an "alternative to de-industrialization."
Before the upcoming state elections, the Federal Minister of Economics, Robert Habeck (Greens), voiced concerns about the potential harm the far-right party AfD could inflict on Germany's economic landscape. At a Green Party event in Dresden, Habeck labeled the AfD as the "alternative for deindustrialization."
Several businesses and economic associations have issued warnings against voting for the AfD. Habeck emphasized, "If the economy stands firm now, everyone must realize it."
Economic leaders have expressed worries in recent days about the AfD's potential role in the governments of Thuringia and Saxony. They believe this association would severely damage the economy and prosperity in East Germany, as stated by the President of the Federation of German Industries, Siegfried Russwurm, for instance.
Elsewhere, supermarket chain Edeka launched a campaign with the tagline "Why blue isn't an option at Edeka," alluding to the AfD's party color.
According to Habeck, no German Industry President has ever made such a direct election recommendation. Habeck, notably, stated that the AfD would ruin Germany's economic footing. "Germany needs individuals beyond just those named Franz or Robert," he added, highlighting the growing need for foreign skilled workers due to an existing labor shortage.
Current polls report the AfD at around 30% in Saxony. However, all other significant parties in Saxony have ruled out forming a coalition with the controversial group.
The Green Party's economic minister, Robert Habeck, has been vocal about the threat the AfD poses to Germany's economy, labeling them as the "alternative for deindustrialization." Several economic leaders, including the President of the Federation of German Industries, have voiced concerns that an AfD role in regional governments could severely harm East Germany's economy.
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