Summary
Germany's far-right AfD party has adopted a new manifesto with radical proposals ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt. The manifesto includes strict immigration policies and promotes ethnic German interests, sparking controversy and criticism from other political groups.
Key Facts
- The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is a far-right political party in Germany.
- The AfD is gaining popularity in Saxony-Anhalt and could potentially win a majority in upcoming elections.
- This would mark the first time a far-right party holds power in a German state since World War II.
- The manifesto advocates for strict measures against immigrants and supports large families of ethnic German origin.
- The AfD's plans conflict with Germany's federal policy, including improving relations with Russia.
- The manifesto has been described as radical and pro-ethnic German by critics.
- Eva von Angern, a political leader from an opposing party, criticized the AfD's plans as threatening to democracy.
- The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has been classified as a "far-right extremist organisation" by local authorities.
