Upcoming European vote - The Central Council of Jews expresses concern over the success of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The Central Jewish Council voices concern regarding the significant performance of populist parties in Germany's European elections.
Josef Schuster, President of the Council, remarks, "The fact that both right-wing and left-wing populist groups amassed about 20% of the votes in Germany's European Parliament election is a cause for concern." This is not just about protesting, he adds. "The alarming showing of the AfD, with its clear connections to extreme right-wing ideology and top candidates' links to oppressive regimes, is particularly distressing."
The AfD managed to secure the second-highest votes nationwide with 15.9%, while the new coalition led by Sahra Wagenknecht received over 6.2% of the votes.
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The concern expressed by the Central Council of Jews in Germany extends beyond Germany, affecting the broader European elections.In this context, the success of the AfD in the European Parliament election is a topic of international concern.The European Union has also taken note of the AfD's performance, recognizing its potential impact on Germany's regional and international relations.In response, advocacy groups, including the Central Council of Jews, are calling for caution and vigilance in the upcoming European Parliament sessions, particularly in relation to policies that may be influenced by the AfD's ideologies.Josef Schuster, in his role as the President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, has further emphasized the need for European Parliament members to actively counteract the rise of extremism, emphasizing that the EU Parliament should serve as a platform for unity, tolerance, and understanding, rather than a platform for divisive ideologies.
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