Jüterbog's Mayor Raue joins the AfD - a historical step!

Jüterbog's Mayor Raue joins the AfD - a historical step!

Berlin/Jüterbog. In a shocking turn, the party mayor of Jüterbog, Arne Raue, the AfD joined! This makes it the first full-time mayor with AfD party book in Brandenburg, provided that there is no objection within a period of one month. Raue filed for his membership application last week, and the district association Teltow-Fläming took him unanimously. A step that could turn the political landscape upside down in the region!

Raue, which has been in office since 2011, has never made a secret of his sympathy for the AfD. "I never made a secret of the fact that I agree with the AfD content," he told the German Press Agency. Its closeness to the party was known for a long time because the AfD in Jüterbog held several party days in which Raue gave greetings. With his decision, he could not only influence the political dynamics in Jüterbog, but also have ambitions for a Bundestag candidacy, as the SPD member of the Landtag Erik Stohn suspects.

AfD Mayor in Brandenburg-A Novum!

The AfD has already gained a foothold in other East German federal states. Last year Robert Sesselmann was elected in Germany in Sonneberg, and Hannes Loth was the first full-time AfD mayor in Raguhn-Jeßnitz. Raue could now take over the first municipal management position in Brandenburg, which would further strengthen the AfD. AfD boss Alice Weidel was enthusiastic about rough step and emphasized that he has "great expertise and social competence".

The reactions to a rough decision are mixed, but one thing is clear: the political stage in Jüterbog will change dramatically with this step. Raue itself is unimpressed by possible protests and is ready to accept the challenges. "I am sorry for this fire wall," said Raue. A new chapter in Brandenburg politics has started!