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State Elections in Brandenburg – Anti-Immigrant Campaign Boosts AfD, Leading to Historic Victory for Right-Wing Extremists for the Third Consecutive Time

The result of the state election in Brandenburg marks a drastic shift for democracy and instills fear in many people across the country. With 29.2 percent of the vote, the far-right AfD has become the second strongest political force in Brandenburg. In Saxony and Thuringia, the party achieved historic successes with 30.6 and 32.8 percent, respectively. This is also due to the downplaying of right-wing extremism and a racist, anti-immigrant election campaign, to which the democratic parties found no response.

22.09.2024
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State Elections: Amadeu Antonio Foundation Warns of Increasing Normalization of Right-Wing Extremism

In light of the current projections for the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, the Amadeu Antonio Foundation calls for increased efforts to combat the normalization of right-wing extremism. The results of the two state elections clearly show that far-right parties have gained significant political influence in East Germany. The Foundation emphasizes the urgency of strengthening civil society structures and defending democratic values.

02.09.2024
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20th Action Weeks Against Antisemitism: War, State Elections, Everyday Antisemitism

Berlin 9 Oct 2023, Israel is at war. The last 48 hours have also been dramatic for Jews in Germany. International antisemitism is showing its brutal reality. This is having effects in Germany as well: the first reports of antisemitic incidents are reaching us here. Since Saturday, Jewish institutions have required even more protection than usual. Yet, antisemitism is already a daily occurrence in Germany: whether on the way home, at parties, or in the comment sections on Twitter.

09.10.2023

Gewalt gegen Flüchtlinge 2017

Pressemitteilung/Inland/Rechtsextremismus/Rechtspopulismus Gewalt gegen Flüchtlinge 2017: Brandenburg und Sachsen traurige Spitzenreiter – Auch bundesweit kein Grund zur Entwarnung Berlin, 28.12.2017. Die…

28.12.2017

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