Danger to democracy: Göring-Eckardt warns of AfD influence

there is a risk to democracy in Thuringia?

Berlin (ots)

The upcoming state elections in Thuringia throw a shadow about the stability of democratic processes in the state. Katrin Göring-Eckardt, the Vice President of the German Bundestag and member of the Greens, commented concerns about the political developments and the increasing electorate of the alternative for Germany (AfD). According to Göring-Eckardt, the AfD could play a significant role in the state parliament and thus endanger the processes in the judiciary and other important areas.

indecision of the voters

A central topic in Göring-Eckard's warning is the indecisiveness of many voters in Thuringia. According to information she shared in the RBB24 Inforadio, about 40 percent of the citizens entitled to vote have not yet been decided who will vote. This group of voters is crucial to prevent the AfD from obtaining a third of the seats in the state parliament. Göring-Eckardt emphasizes that such a shift in power would have serious consequences for the state's democratic institutions.

The dangers of a strong AfD

The influence sought by the AfD could lead to a massive blockade of judicial processes. Göring-Eckardt said that over 400 judges, judges and prosecutors will retire in the coming years. If the AfD voters gain influence in crucial positions, this could lead to important places not to be filled. In such a case, judicial decisions - from neighborhood disputes to serious criminal proceedings - would be exposed to a long time. This would threaten a destabilization of the legal order, which is of fundamental importance for society.

a common resistance?

In addition, Göring-Eckardt expressed hope that the other political parties are aware of their responsibility and form a “fire wall” against the AfD. In particular, she warned of statements by Sahra Wagenknecht and her party, who could possibly lead to AfD positions being supported in certain cases. According to Göring-Eckardt, such a "individual thinking" can lead to a serious influence of the AfD on democracy and thus create a dangerous precedent.

FAZIT

The upcoming state elections in Thuringia are of great importance for the political landscape of Germany. Katrin Göring-Eckardt's warnings illustrate the potential risks associated with an AfD election victory. In view of the high number of undecided voters and the associated uncertainty, the focus must be on promoting stable and strong democracy.