Parties advised to revert to cooperative stance by Kiess

Expert in government and politics. - Parties advised to revert to cooperative stance by Kiess

According to Kiess from the Else-Frenkel-Brunswik Institute for Democracy Research at the University of Leipzig, the disagreements within the traffic light coalition in the federal government are a major issue. "When you advocate for your own views, the focus shifts from the AfD. Democratic parties have proposals on the table. They're just not going through right now." Generally, the political situation is growing more blurred. Several parties also performed well in the European elections. "The political landscape is becoming more segmented. It's a difficult time for politics, making blunders and worsening the situation."

Across the country, the AfD has had success but not as much as anticipated at the start of the year considering the surveys, added Kiess. In eastern Germany, the results were especially rough. "This demonstrates that a section of the public may be tired of democracy. They cast their ballots for the AfD due to principle and are aware of their choice. This is a significant shift away from democracy. Even if the AfD has ten scandals, this will not alter the opinion of its supporters."

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2. At the University of Leipzig, political scientists are examining the impact of the state election on democracy in Saxony, with some suggesting that the rise of the AfD may be indicative of dissatisfaction with the current political system.
3. In an interview with the German Press Agency, political expert Kiess from the Else-Frenkel-Brunswick Institute for Democracy Research at the University of Leipzig discussed the recent state election and its implications for democracy in Germany and the EU.
4. According to Kiess, the results of the state election in Saxony demonstrate that some sections of the German public may be disillusioned with democracy, as evidenced by their support for the AfD, which has advocated for a more nationalist and anti-EU agenda.
5. Following the state election in Saxony, political parties in Germany have been urged to work together in a more cooperative stance, with Kiess from the Else-Frenkel-Brunswick Institute for Democracy Research at the University of Leipzig recommending that parties focus on addressing the issues that matter to the German public, rather than engaging in internal disagreements.

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