Polish PM condemns opposition “idiots or traitors” celebrating AfD victory in Germany
However, the response from the Polish right to the election results has so far been relatively muted.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has condemned the right-wing opposition in Germany for celebrating the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's recent state election victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Tusk described those who rejoiced as "idiots or traitors," and noted that a few such individuals have gathered in various Polish opposition groups.
The AfD, which has recently gained momentum in Germany, received around 44% of the vote in Sunday's election, compared to 17% for the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Tusk's comments came in response to the party's growth in Germany and Poland, where the party's downplaying of Nazi history and sympathy towards Russia have raised concerns.
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