‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election
Summary
Germany’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt may result in the far-right party AfD leading the government for the first time in any German state. The party’s hardline stance on migration and refugees has caused worry among minority communities living there, as their future safety and rights could be at risk.Key Facts
- The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is expected to win the most votes in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election.
- If successful, AfD would govern Saxony-Anhalt, making it the first German state led by this party.
- AfD campaigns on strict migration policies, including deportations and reducing support for refugee integration.
- Many migrants and minority residents are fearful of possible deportations and increased hostility.
- Fatemeh, an asylum seeker from Iran, fears deportation could mean death for her as a Christian convert.
- The election highlights rising tension and fear among migrants about their safety and future in the state.
- AfD is considered “firmly rightwing extremist” by German authorities due to its antisemitic, anti-Islam, and anti-migrant views.
- Past violent incidents, such as a 2024 attack in Magdeburg linked to far-right activism, have increased social tensions.
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