LANDTAGSWAHL IN BRANDENBURG: "Sehen uns als Sieger" - AFD-Chef Tino Chrupalla verteidigt Partei

Summary

In a post-election interview, Tino Chrupalla, co-chair of the AfD party, discusses the party's second-place finish in Brandenburg's state election. Despite not securing first place, Chrupalla highlights the party's significant gains, accusing the CDU of strategically directing votes to the SPD to prevent the AfD's rise. He asserts that the AfD will continue its current course, focusing on key issues and remaining an alternative to other parties. Chrupalla also addresses the party's controversial statements and the challenges of forming a coalition, emphasizing the AfD's determination to be a force in upcoming Bundestag elections.

Takeaways

• 📊 The AfD (Alternative for Germany) party did not achieve first place in the elections, securing second place behind the SPD (Social Democratic Party).
• 🔢 The AfD gained over 6% in the polls, which is considered a significant increase and a major achievement for the party.
• 🤝 The CDU (Christian Democratic Union) allegedly directed votes to the SPD to prevent the AfD from taking the lead, highlighting a unified front against the AfD.
• 🌿 The Greens and the Left party have lost their seats in the Landtag, and the FDP (Free Democratic Party) has become less relevant.
• 🚫 No other party is willing to form a coalition with the AfD, leaving them out of the government.
• 🗣️ Tino Chrupalla, the co-chair of the AfD, argues that the party has set the right issues and has the trust of the voters, winning most constituencies directly.
• 💡 Chrupalla suggests that other parties should consider how to make politics without the AfD, implying that their exclusion might be detrimental.
• 🎯 The AfD plans to continue its current course and will not change its stance, aiming to remain an alternative in politics.
• 🤔 There is an ongoing debate within the AfD about whether they should adopt a more moderate approach to become more coalition-friendly.
• ⏰ The AfD is considering announcing their chancellor candidate in the coming weeks, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

Q & A

What was the outcome of the election for the AfD in the script?

The AfD did not manage to come in first place, but they secured the second position behind the SPD, according to the final calculations.

What was Tino Chrupalla's response to the AfD's election result?

Chrupalla acknowledged that the AfD had made significant gains, increasing their vote share by over 6%, which he considered a huge success. He also argued that the CDU had deliberately directed votes to the SPD to prevent the AfD from winning.

Why does Chrupalla believe other parties are unwilling to form a coalition with the AfD?

Chrupalla suggests that other parties are unwilling to work with the AfD because they have been discredited and defamed, with accusations of being a 'Nazi party', which he believes did not stick.

What is the position of the AfD on forming a government coalition?

The AfD is open to discussions with all parties to make policy in the interests of Brandenburg and Germany, despite other parties' reluctance to form a coalition with them.

What was the impact of the election on other parties according to Chrupalla?

Chrupalla noted that the Greens and the Left party were no longer in the Landtag, and the FDP played no significant role, which he saw as positive outcomes for the AfD.

How does Chrupalla view the AfD's strategy moving forward?

Chrupalla believes the AfD should continue on its current course, focusing on the right issues and the problems of citizens, as he believes this strategy has earned them the trust of the voters.

What does Chrupalla think about the need for the AfD to moderate its stance?

Chrupalla argues that the AfD should not adapt its stance to become more palatable for coalitions, as their role is to highlight significant problems in economic, energy, and migration policies.

Is the AfD considering announcing a chancellor candidate, and if so, when?

Chrupalla indicates that the decision regarding the AfD's chancellor candidacy will be discussed in the coming weeks within their party structures and is expected to be decided by the end of the year.

What was the reaction of the AfD to the accusations of being labeled as a 'Nazi party'?

Chrupalla dismisses the accusations as unsuccessful attempts to discredit the party, stating that such labels did not affect their electoral performance.

What does Chrupalla believe is the role of the AfD in the political landscape?

Chrupalla sees the AfD as winners and an alternative to the established parties, suggesting that other parties will have to consider how to make policy without the AfD if they continue to exclude them.