Democratic stability: solutions for Saxony and Thuringia required

Democratic stability: solutions for Saxony and Thuringia required

The elections in Saxony and Thuringia: A wake -up call for democracy

The results of the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia caused a stir nationwide and not only turns the regional political landscapes upside down, but could also have an impact on the national position of democracy in Germany.

On election day, which has recently taken place, a central topic was the increase in votes for the alternative for Germany (AfD), which is classified as a right -wing extremist in both countries. This provided the democratic parties with the challenge of quickly forming coalitions. The urgent appeal to these parties is to join together and send a clear message to the voters: Even in difficult terrain, democracy must be responsible and strive for solutions that go beyond mere wording.

• The focus of the electorate is now clearly looking for effective political concepts, especially with regard to migration and asylum.
• Citizens have the feeling that they are no longer irrelevant with the common party disputes and instead want quick -implementing solutions for obviously pressing problems.

In the federal capital, it is also time to draw the right teachings from the elections. Politicians have to ask themselves how they can do justice to the wishes and needs of the population that demands a fundamental turn in migration policy. Courely sealed measures and symbolic actions, such as an unexpected deportation freight to Afghanistan, do not solve the problem at its core, rather increase the feeling of dissatisfaction.

The election events in Saxony and Thuringia are a clear wake -up call. The democratic forces are expected to join together and present solutions that take both the concerns of the citizens seriously as well as strengthen democratic values. The path is challenging, but it could help to restore the trust of voters in the political system of Germany.