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Germany· BerlinCDU considers supporting AfD candidate for deputy mayor in Berlin district
In Berlin's Reinickendorf district, the CDU is contemplating voting for an AfD candidate to become deputy district mayor, citing a need for pragmatic politics over ideological exclusion.
Background
Germany's political landscape has seen the far-right AfD gain traction, challenging traditional parties like the CDU. This has led to ongoing debates about cooperation with the AfD, particularly at local levels, as mainstream parties navigate their commitment to democratic norms against pragmatic governance.
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CDU considers supporting AfD candidate for deputy mayor in Berlin district
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The CDU is considering supporting an AfD candidate for a local government position, arguing that exclusion politics have failed and that the AfD is a serious political force.
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