Migrant shop owners called to strike ahead of Saxony-Anhalt election
Saxony-Anhalt's Refugee Council has called on migrant shop owners to strike on August 26 to protest racism and ostracisation ahead of the state election.
The Refugee Council in Saxony-Anhalt has urged migrant shop owners to participate in a strike on August 26, protesting racism and social exclusion ahead of the upcoming state election. Closing their businesses between 10 am and 3 pm, the council aims to draw attention to the experiences of racism faced by refugees and migrants. Tensions are high as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, currently at 43% in polls, seeks an absolute majority on September 6.
If successful, the far-right party would become the first to appoint a state premier alone, leading to policies such as segregated schools and "remigration" for migrants. The council emphasizes the fear and uncertainty these policies create for those with a migration background. Despite the AfD's strong stance, recent studies show CDU, FDP, SPD, and Greens parties have often supported AfD policies.
The strike is set to coincide with a demonstration at the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament on August 26.
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