Saxon Homeland Union for a pragmatic approach to the AfD

The conservative Heimatunion within the CDU in Saxony is in favor of pragmatism in dealing with the AfD. "If we continue to base our decisions more on firewalls than on content, more and more people will jump over the firewalls. We have to learn from this," explained Sven Eppinger, Chairman of the Heimatunion. What matters is the content of politics, how it acts for the good of the German people and how damage is averted. "It doesn't matter which of the democratically elected MPs have supported this content."

Head of the Heimatunion recalls statement by CDU leader Merz

"Of course, it is best if these are the MPs of the coalition partner. But we must not fail to do the right thing for their sake or even deliberately do harmful things. It is better for our country if we allow the 'wrong' people to agree to our motions," emphasized Eppinger, recalling a statement made by CDU party leader Friedrich Merz in January of this year. "It doesn't become wrong because the wrong people think it's right." All those responsible at federal and state level should act accordingly, said Eppinger.

Heimatunion sees Saxony's CDU in a pioneering role

"If the CDU at federal level takes a little longer to internalize and implement this, then at least we in Saxony should lead the way. It would not be the first time in German history that a wall has been torn down from Saxony," emphasized the head of the Heimatunion.

The background to the comments is a debate within the CDU/CSU on the right way to deal with the AfD. On Monday, Chancellor and party leader Merz once again spoke out in favor of a clear demarcation course towards the AfD, but at the same time distanced himself from the term "firewall".