Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters? #EuropeNews

Recent voter surveys say between 14% and 22% of under-30s would vote for the far-right Alternative for Germany party in the upcoming European elections. But who are these potential voters?

At an Alternative for Germany (AfD) European election campaign in Berlin, two of the far-right party’s candidates, Dr Alexander Sell and Mary Khan-Holoch, discussed national pride and how the AfD hopes to make Germans proud of being German again.

The crowd was largely made up of pensioners. However, there were also quite a few young people in the mix.

Khan-Holoch herself is 30 years old, and she did not hesitate in her answer to the question of what makes the AfD so attractive to first-time and young voters.

“Germans feel afraid of becoming strangers in their own country,” Khan-Holoch told Euronews.

  • HerrVorragend@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    5 months ago

    Whilst I agree with some of your points, the notion that Europe “may be bad at migration” and being “shit” to others whilst protecting their culture comes of as uninformed at best and holier than thou preachy at worst.

    No one is under the illusion that a migrant has to speak perfectly. But they should be competent enough to function in order to integrate into the society.

    I have plenty of experience in my social circle where this is not the case. Those people rely on friends and family when it comes to simple tasks such as doctor appointments.

    • maegul (he/they)@lemmy.mlEnglish
      17·
      5 months ago

      the notion that Europe “may be bad at migration” and being “shit” to others whilst protecting their culture comes of as uninformed at best and holier than thou preachy at worst.

      So Europeans and/or Germans can’t be bad at something?

      But they should be competent enough to function in order to integrate into the society.

      For refugees, this seems like a hard ask.

      … Those people rely on friends and family when it comes to simple tasks as doctor appointments.

      Maybe then it’s fine? This sort of thing is perfectly common for first generation migrants. And in the age of decent AI translation, I’m really not sure stringency on this makes too much sense anymore.

      • HerrVorragend@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        5 months ago

        Now you are just misinterpreting my points and starting to sound silly.

        Refugees and migrants are two different groups. Migrants are long term residents. Refugees are not.

        The fact that it is common does not mean it is a good practice.

        IF there was decent AI translation, the whole issue would not be existant, would it?

        I am quite happy to be able to discuss with you in a foreign language, without the help of AI. It means I am independent, which is a kind of freedom that, to me, belongs to feeling human.