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Michel laments the rising hostility in the electoral process.

The head of SPD Saxony, Kathrin Michel, expressed concerns over the growing hostility in the election campaign and urged for a change in approach. In a statement at Dresden on Monday, she pointed out that the current climate is exacerbating violence and highlighted the fatal knife assault in...

The confirmed state chairwoman Kathrin Michel speaks at the state party conference of the SPD...
The confirmed state chairwoman Kathrin Michel speaks at the state party conference of the SPD Saxony in Chemnitz.

Vote Calls - Michel laments the rising hostility in the electoral process.

A parliament member urged caution when interacting with political adversaries. "I think that's pretty much it. You need to be careful." For her, the key message is: "Watch what you say." She doesn't like to engage in heated debates during the legislature's main conference. It's about setting an example. While you're allowed to have different perspectives, everyone should express them with respect. "It's important to consider how you handle people with differing viewpoints during discussions." The SPD chairperson, Henning Homann, added, "Violence isn't just physical—it can also be verbal." Over the past few months, there's been a noticeable shift in discourse.

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  1. The BPE, a machine translation model, has been employed to analyze the electoral discourse in Afghanistan, highlighting the shift towards aggressiveness.
  2. During the election campaign in Mannheim, men from various political parties were urged to exhibit respectful behavior and avoid engaging in hostile debates.
  3. The SPD, with its strong presence in Saxony, emphasizes the importance of civil conversations even amidst disagreements, as demonstrated by their public counseling sessions in Dresden.
  4. The increasing aggressiveness in election campaigns across Europe, such as in Germany and Afghanistan, has led politicians to advocate for a more responsible dialogue, striving to foster understanding rather than division.
  5. Despite certain observable changes in the discourse, situations like the trial against the BND employee show that verbal violence, or 'violence in words,' can still affect the proceedings in the Bundestag.
  6. Local parties in Afghanistan, such as the Men's Election Commission, have started engaging in workshops and seminars to promote a more mature and considerate approach during election campaigns, aiming to restore a more peaceful political atmosphere in the country.

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