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"The AfD is not right-wing"? What the voters of the Right Party think
Austria🏛️ PoliticsProgressive5 hr. ago

"The AfD is not right-wing"? What the voters of the Right Party think

The article discusses the beliefs of AfD voters in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting their perception that the party is not racist and supports small businesses while opposing climate policies. Despite warnings about the party’s extremist tendencies, many voters still support the AfD, believing it offers a more traditional vision of Germany. The piece contrasts these voter perceptions with the content of the AfD’s election program, which includes proposals to cut funding for integration programs and increase deportations. One voter expresses concern over the potential rise of the AfD, stating they would leave the region if the party wins power. The article also notes that some voters describe themselves as non-Nazi but desire a return to a perceived 'traditional' Germany.

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Der Standard logoDer StandardIndependentProgressive5 hr. ago
"The AfD is not right-wing"? What the voters of the Right Party think

The article discusses the beliefs of AfD voters in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting their perception that the party is not racist and supports small businesses while opposing climate policies. Despite warnings about the party’s extremist tendencies, many voters still support the AfD, believing it offers a more traditional vision of Germany. The piece contrasts these voter perceptions with the content of the AfD’s election program, which includes proposals to cut funding for integration programs and increase deportations. One voter expresses concern over the potential rise of the AfD, stating they would leave the region if the party wins power. The article also notes that some voters describe themselves as non-Nazi but desire a return to a perceived 'traditional' Germany.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the AfD as a party that is misunderstood by critics, emphasizing the perspectives of its supporters who believe it is not racist and supports social welfare. It highlights the contrast between the party's stated goals and its actual policies, suggesting a critique of the AfD's pro

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