Young voters in Thuringia and Saxony: Family policy in focus

Young voters in Thuringia and Saxony: Family policy in focus

Young voters in Thuringia and Saxony: A new awareness of family policy

The political preferences of the 18 to 24 year olds in Germany show a remarkable development. In the last elections in Thuringia and Saxony, many of these young voters opted for the alternative for Germany (AfD). This decision has far -reaching consequences for future family policy in Germany, since young people are increasingly attaching importance to stable and supportive framework conditions.

Martin Reichardt, member of the Federal Executive Board of the AfD, commented on the election decision of the young voters, which in his opinion, in his opinion, focus on family policy. "The wishes and needs of young people are closely linked to the question of how they want to shape their future and that of their own families," said Reichardt. These statements illustrate a growing discussion about the importance of family affairs in today's political landscape.

• Family founding in the focus: Family development and the creation of stable living conditions come first for many young people. This is particularly emphasized by the AfD, which positions itself as a voice for these wishes.
• applications rejected: Several initiatives of the AfD, including measures to improve family splitting and to reduce VAT on child needs, found little support in other factions.
• coalition contract of the traffic light government: The plan of the traffic light government to reduce the election age to 16 years is rated by some as a strategic attempt to mobilize young voters.

A central point in the statements of Reichardt is the criticism of the current government coalition, which in their opinion neglects the needs of families. While the government parties focus on minorities, the AfD pleads for a more comprehensive and more inclusive family policy. "We believe that it will be important in the future not to consider children as a risk of poverty, but to design the conditions in such a way that the establishment of a family remains attractive for young people," continues Reichardt.

The unbroken interest of young people in family policy could also initiate a new era of politically conscious election behavior. This electorate demands answers to burning questions of family support and social security from the established parties. Therefore, it will be exciting to observe how the established political forces will react to this mobilization.

Overall, it becomes clear that the topic of family policy can no longer be dismissed as a marginal matter. The young voters in Thuringia and Saxony actively campaign for their future and thus shape the political discourse of their generation. In the long term, this could lead to political programs to be restructured to meet the demands of the young electorate.