AfD is gaining strongly among young people in Saxony-Anhalt
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- In Saxony-Anhalt, 41 percent of 18 to 24 year olds voted for the AfD in the election, while only five percent chose the CDU.
- The political scientist Marcel Lewandowsky comments on this historical trend.
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Why It Matters
The AfD is gaining increasing support among young voters in Saxony-Anhalt, while the CDU is losing heavily among this age group.
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The AfD is becoming increasingly stronger among young people, especially in the East. In Saxony-Anhalt this is now clearer than ever. The political scientist Marcel Lewandowsky has been researching the rise of the AfD for years.
ZEIT Campus: Mr. Lewandowsky, 41 percent of 18 to 24 year olds voted for the AfD yesterday, more than ever before. Five percent chose the CDU, fewer than ever. Does that shock you?
Open Questions
- What specific issues drive young voters to the AfD?
- How will the CDU react to this loss of voters?
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This article was originally published by Die Zeit.
