Reactions has caused to the German political scene The claim of the AfD co -chair, Tinos Kroupala, for existing “contacts” with the alliance of Sarah Wagenknecht (BSW). The likelihood of cooperation between the far -right, xenophobic AfD and the left BSW raises questions about Germany’s political future. The only sure thing so far is that there has been a meeting locally, in the state of Thuringia, between Bjorn Heke (head of the AFD KO of the Local Parliament) and Frank Augsten (his BSW counterpart). The effort focused on resolving the impasse around the staffing of parliamentary committees, where AfD claims increased influence.

‘There are contacts at federal level’

The incident was originally considered individual and local importance. However, Tinos Kroupala’s statements on Welt TV argued, arguing that *”there are contacts with BSW at federal level on issues that are widely concerned with Germany” *. Among the topics of discussion, he said, is the *”formation of new majorities” *.

Wagenknecht’s response and reactions

Speaking to AFP, Sarah Wagenknecht tried to reject the allegations by stressing that *”there are no contacts right now, this is a ghost debate” *. Nevertheless, he added that * “it is self -evident” * to chat with Kroupala if there is a specific reason, even recalling the Augsten and Heke meeting.

Explaining her attitude, Wagenknecht said that “contact between political parties is normal in a democracy” *, stressing that *”today, one in five voters supports AfD” *and warning that the political exclusion of AfD further reinforces it.

Heavy reaction from SPD, Greens and Die Linke

These statements have caused heavy criticism from the rest of the center to the left of the center. SPD spokesman Dirk Wise told the Rheinische Post that the possible approach is *”playing with fire” *, calling on Wagenknecht to remain committed to democracy. For her part, Irene Michalic of the Greens accused both the AfD and the BSW of *”nationalism, isolation and synchronism with Putin” *. While Yiannis Eling of Die Linke warned: *”Anyone who is charged with fascists, betrays everything the left” *.

Political data and polls

It is noted that, according to a recent shock poll, SPD is just capturing 13% – The lowest percentage of the last five years. The Christian Democrats of Friedrich Mertz remain first with 30%AfD is kept firmly second with 23%while BSW stays at 4% and does not exceed the 5% limit for parliamentary representation.

Sources: ARD, DPA, AFP