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AfD, as the leading party of the increasing right-wing populism movement in Germany, draws attention with its immigration policies and nationalist discourse. The election victory in Saxony-Anhalt shows the growing strength of the party and the change in Germany's political balance.
The election victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt worries two out of every three people in Germany. According to the survey conducted by the Infratest dimap Institute for the "DeutschlandTrend extra" program broadcast on German public television, trust in Prime Minister Friedrich Merz dropped to 14 percent, while a quarter of the population is satisfied with the election result. In addition, after the election, thousands of people took to the streets throughout the country, especially in Berlin.
Demonstrators gave messages of democracy and pluralism against the far right and shouted slogans against fascism and racism. Evaluating AfD's election victory against the Republic, Dr., a researcher at the German Institute for International Politics and Security Policies. Yaşar Aydın said that the result caused Germans to worry about the future and immigrants to leave the country.
IT IS HARD FOR IMMIGRANTS
Aydın stated that if the AfD comes to power, the transition to citizenship may be made more difficult, anti-discrimination institutions may be targeted, and the application processes of immigrants may be made more difficult. Hakan Erol, a journalist living in Germany, said that the AfD protests held after the election results were announced were pale compared to the "Shut down AfD" protests of the last two years.
Erol attributed the fading of the protests to the fact that people did not see the response of their reactions against the AfD in the parties in the parliament. Erol argued that the lack of separation of the parties, combined with economic difficulties and war policies in Ukraine, increased political despair. He stated that the approach of other parties, especially the CDU/CSU, to AfD's discourse on immigration and security issues has further normalized the party in the eyes of society.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
As the power of the AfD increases, restrictions may be imposed on citizenship laws.
Likely · Within months
The idea of leaving the country may increase among immigrants.
Possible · Within months
Demonstrations and protests against the AfD may continue, but participation numbers may vary.
Possible · Within weeks

With the decision of the 36th Civil Chamber of the Ankara Regional Court of Justice dated May 21, the management brought in by the CHP's congress election 6 years ago was kept in office again, and the congresses in 2023 and later were deemed invalid. Within the framework of this decision, the party celebrates its founding anniversary today; Kılıçdaroğlu administration will complete the day with a visit to Anıtkabir, a meeting with party organs and a museum meeting.

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Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was appointed to the management of CHP, celebrated the 103rd anniversary of the party on social media. Özgür Özel was not included in the shared video.