![Bodo Ramelow (Die Linke), Minister President of Thuringia.](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/290943/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/ramelow-expresses-worry-over-locations-lacking-a-mayoral-contender.webp)
Due to the absence of mayoral contestants in several small town elections in Thuringia on Sunday, Minister President Bodo Ramelow (Left Party) expresses concern over the state of democracy. "The election of individuals in these towns is fundamental," Ramelow said to Redaktionsnetzwerk...
Hot-Topics![Frank Werneke, Chairman of the United Services Union (ver.di).](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248948/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/verdi-leader-rules-out-space-for-individuals-with-afd-views.webp)
In contrast to churches, trade unions are not popular groups, making it challenging for union members committed to AfD to leave. However, Frank Werneke believes there's no other choice.
Travels!["Anyone who subscribes to AfD positions and represents the party's platform has no place with us,"...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/02/248834/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/verdi-s-leader-rules-out-space-for-those-with-afd-views.webp)
Trade unions, unlike religious institutions, are not popular organizations. Thus, it's challenging to dismiss committed members affiliated with the AfD party. However, Frank Werneke finds no other choice.
Economy