Parties collaborated with the AfD in numerous municipalities on several occasions
In a surprising turn of events, evidence has emerged suggesting that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has collaborated with various political parties in at least 40 municipalities and state parliaments across Germany.
Despite official rejections of any cooperation, even at the city and community level, instances of joint votes, motions, or personnel decisions have been recorded between the AfD and parties such as the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Free Democratic Party (FDP), the Free Voters, the Social Democrats (SPD), the Left, and the Greens.
Der Spiegel, a renowned German news magazine, has compiled this evidence, which includes collaborations in western German federal states, not just in Saxony, where the CDU has been particularly involved.
The CDU General Secretary, Paul Ziemiak, has stated that there can be no cooperation with the AfD. However, the SPD leader, Saskia Esken, has acknowledged that there is no cooperation with the AfD or right-wing extremist parties.
Political scientist Anna-Sophie Heinze from the University of Trier asserts that exclusion of radical right-wing parties only works if all parties participate. She further contends that once a party is included, normalization becomes irreversible.
It is important to note that email collaboration or communication between the parties has not been explicitly mentioned in the article. Additionally, other parties that have cooperated with the AfD in at least 40 cities or state parliaments outside Berlin in recent years are not mentioned in the provided search results.
This development raises questions about the boundaries of political cooperation and the implications for Germany's political landscape. As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for all parties to uphold democratic values and maintain transparency in their dealings.
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