What would an AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt really mean?
Detention centers for deportation, mandatory work for asylum-seekers, vigilante groups — the AfD wants to drastically overhaul Saxony-Anhalt. What does the party have planned?
If the Alternative for Germany (AfD) were to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt, the party's far-right ideology could result in significant changes. Saxony-Anhalt is currently facing a shortage of skilled workers, which the AfD hopes to address by encouraging Germans living abroad to return, offering a return bonus to facilitate their reintegration. However, the extent of the party's ability to implement these measures is uncertain, as many actions would likely fall under federal jurisdiction.
The AfD has pledged to deport as many immigrants without residency permits as possible and to impose stricter asylum rules, including mandatory work for asylum-seekers and cutting funding for integration programs. Furthermore, it seeks to exclude unaccompanied minors from attending regular schools and establish a "Remigration Task Force" to coordinate its asylum policy.
The party opposes immigration to Germany and advocates for a 180-degree turnaround in migration policy. It also plans to establish a voluntary citizen patrol as a third pillar of local security, which could have negative effects on public safety. In terms of foreign policy, an AfD state premier could influence German-Russian relations, despite Saxony-Anhalt being bound by federal sanctions.
Additionally, the party advocates for a more positive portrayal of German history in school curricula, rejecting social diversity and Bauhaus architecture.
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