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The Alliance warns that the AfD's election victory could pose a threat to peaceful coexistence.

An anti-right alliance in Lusatia plans more protests after the AfD's success in the EU and local polls. Pauline Freund, spokesperson for the "#unteilbar - Südbrandenburg" group, stated on Monday, "The AfD's results - particularly in the Spree-Neisse region - pose a severe threat to our...

Slips of paper labeled "Ballot box for local elections" (l) and "Ballot box for EU elections" lie...
Slips of paper labeled "Ballot box for local elections" (l) and "Ballot box for EU elections" lie on two ballot boxes in a polling station.

The region of Lusatia undergoes transformation and contemporary exploration. - The Alliance warns that the AfD's election victory could pose a threat to peaceful coexistence.

In Lusatia, there's pressure for democratic parties to emerge. "The wall should stand instead of meeting demands from the AfD," Freund stated. Brandenburg will have a new state parliament election in about four months.

During the local elections on Sunday, the AfD had its best performance in Brandenburg's Spree-Neisse district. They received 38.2% of the voters' support and marked an increase of almost 12% from 2019. In the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district, the AfD secured 31.8%, which is an increase of 12.1 percentage points. Additionally, the AfD made progress in Cottbus. The Brandenburg chapter of the AfD has been labeled a right-wing suspicion case by the Constitutional Protection.

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The District of Spree-Neisse, located in Lusatia, witnessed the AfD's significant election victory in the local elections, raising concerns within democratic parties across Europe (EU). This victory could potentially impact the peaceful coexistence within the municipalities of Brandenburg, including Cottbus. The AfD's progress is not confined to the District of Spree-Neisse, as they also gained support in other regions, such as Oberspreewald-Lausitz.

The Constitutional Protection has Classified the Brandenburg chapter of the AfD as a right-wing suspicion case, reflecting the diverse political landscape of South Brandenburg. The upcoming state parliament election in Brandenburg, scheduled for around four months, will further shape the political dynamics of the region.

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