The political landscape in Germany is characterized by a dynamic that is shaped not only by party platforms, but also by the actions of individual state associations. A current example of this is how the Free Voters of Saxony are dealing with the ban on cooperation with the AfD decided at the federal party conference.
Federal party conference sets clear boundaries
Hubert Aiwanger, Federal Chairman of the Free Voters and Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, took a clear stance at the federal party conference in Bitburg: The Free Voters are a "party of the center" and are firmly opposed to all political extremism. The overwhelming majority of 92% of members voted in favor of a ban on cooperation with the AfD, which was also unanimously extended to all extreme political forces. In his speech, Aiwanger emphasized: "It must not be allowed to happen that 'some wild-eyed person somewhere' enters into a coalition with the AfD. Then we will be set on fire throughout Germany."
