Elon Musk recommends AfD - is that the death blow for democracy?
Elon Musk recommends AfD - is that the death blow for democracy?
In a explosive advance, the US Tech billionaire Elon Musk recommended the right-wing populist "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) as the only party that could save Germany before the upcoming federal election. Musk commented in a post on the short message service X, in which he refused to refuse to talk to the AfD on a video by the Youtuber Naomi Seibt, which the CDU, represented by Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz. This explanation in the run -up to the election has the potential to significantly influence the political landscape in Germany, since the AfD is viewed by many as "danger to democratic institutions", as krone.at In the meantime, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) in Saxony was elected with an absolute majority as Prime Minister, which is more due to the support of the left than his own negotiations. This result shows that Kretschmer has to act in an unfavorable political situation, since a minority government in Saxony has become increasingly complex in recent years. With a significant AfD voting share of up to a third, the majority finding is increasingly difficult. Kretschmer is a sociable politician, but is considered little strategic and has to look for support from other parties, which could increase political instability, as taz.de describes.This mix of an increasing attraction of the AfD and the political uncertainty in Saxony raises questions about future government ability. Kretschmer faces the challenge of forming coalitions and navigating the AfD and its influence, while the left may have to take on a state -supporting role. This could be understood as a harbinger of a new political era in Saxony, which carries both opportunities and risks.
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