Summary
- Minority groups in Germany are raising concerns about the potential rise of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) ahead of state elections in Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg.
- Syrian refugee Majid Albunni and the American Jewish Committee have expressed worries about the AfD’s antisemitic ideology and links to extremism.
- There are fears that a strong showing by the AfD could impact national politics and potentially threaten European stability with policies such as proposing a referendum on Germany exiting the European Union.
- The Central Council of Jews in Germany warns of the dangerous implications for liberal democracy and Jewish life if far-right parties gain power.