Markus Söder, the leader of Bavaria, has asked members of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) to clarify the election of Thomas Rauh, a representative of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), as the President of the Parliament of Saxony-Anhalt. This election marks the first time a representative from AfD has attained such a position in Germany since World War II, raising concerns about the covert support from some CDU members.
Details of Thomas Rauh's Election
Rauh, who is recognized by AfD in Saxony-Anhalt as an extremist right-wing figure, was elected to this position with 48 votes in a recent ballot. This election faced severe criticism from many CDU members who urged their colleagues to take a stand against this choice. Söder criticized CDU members in Saxony-Anhalt, deeming the action a "bad form" of behavior and stating that they should at least have the "courage" to make their decision public.
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Reactions to Rauh's Election
Rauh's election as President of the Parliament has faced widespread reactions across Germany. Many CDU members criticized their colleagues, accusing them of violating an agreement that stipulates that the country's main parties should not support AfD. Söder also pointed out that this election could have negative impacts on the unity of the main parties in Germany.
Following these events, Hubertus Heil, the Federal Minister of Labor and co-founder of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), resigned from his position due to what he described as "public attacks" from his allies in CDU. He also mentioned the impact of a family loss on his decision.
With these developments, the issue of support for AfD and its impact on domestic policies in Germany has become one of the hot topics of the day. Söder believes that CDU members should be transparent in this regard to prevent further crises.
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