Commentary: The Union and SPD are endangering democracy
The AfD's success in Saxony-Anhalt has sent the governing parties into a state of shock. But what the CDU and SPD are now putting forward in order to regain their footing does not bode well.
The success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has caused a shock reaction in the two governing parties, CDU and SPD. With upcoming elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, they are seeking to prevent further losses by revisiting previously agreed upon reforms. This willingness to revisit compromises is concerning, as it undermines the democratic value of such agreements.
The compromise is a core element of parliamentary democracy, requiring parties to negotiate and agree on policies that may not fully align with their party programs.
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