Election consequences in the east: AfD and BSW - what is behind the buoyancy?

Election consequences in the east: AfD and BSW - what is behind the buoyancy?

In the east of Germany, the political landscape has changed significantly in recent months. Especially in the recent elections in Saxony and Thuringia, which took place on September 1, the alternative for Germany (AfD) was able to record significant profits, while the newly founded citizen for Saxony and Thuringia (BSW) also concluded. These changes not only affect the elections themselves, but could have far -reaching consequences for the entire society and the economy in the region.

The elections in the east, especially in Thuringia and Saxony, were persecuted with anxious expectation - and not only by the local citizens. The AfD was voted the strongest force in Thuringia and the second strongest in Saxony. The BSW, which was only founded this year, reached third place in both federal states. These election results are not without meaning; Experts suspect that they could lead to a fundamental change in the political system. Political scientist Wolfgang Muno already emphasized that the results could "fundamentally change" the entire country.

The concern of people

In an ARD documentary with the title "The great fear-tear sample in the east", which is broadcast shortly after the elections, the discomfort of the people in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg is discussed. The film, which will be seen on Monday, September 9th, for Primetime, illuminates the concerns, fears and wishes of the population. The film authors accompanied people from the region for several months, including young basketball players of the various team of Erfurt Löwen, who expressed their concerns about everyday racism. They fear that social problems such as racism and xenophobia could be considered normal

An entrepreneur from Dresden, Christian Piechnik, reports on the difficulties of his robotics start-up: Many international specialists do not prefer to come to Saxony due to the uncertainties there. These economic problems could exacerbate if the social mood tilts. The cultural area is also faced with challenges; Due to the political Situation, the Steinhaus cultural center in Bautzen is faced with financial issues that are characterized by a city council that is mostly occupied by the AfD.

In response to the concerned political situation, various artists such as the Berlin band Beatsteak have given solidarity concerts in the region in order to draw attention to the precarious situation of the cultural workers. The call to hold together for democracy is expressed urgently: "People absolutely have to come together and hold together for democracy in this country, for what is so funny."

The ARD documentary illuminates how the political upheaval in the east influences both the economy and the culture and whether these changes can endanger the region's ability to government. The results of the elections in Saxony and Thuringia finally flowed into the documentary, which the MDR continuously updated until the broadcast.

expectations and forecasts for the upcoming elections in Brandenburg on September 22nd are similarly dark. Observers and citizens equally look at what could come while the established parties could come under pressure and new political alliances could be necessary. These developments could influence political stability both in Brandenburg and in the entire East Germany.

The ARD documentary will offer a deeper insight into this critical topic and illuminate the questions that move the population. The worries about an irregular East Germany could remain a predominant topic in the coming weeks and months.