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.

Outlines

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🗳️ Post-Election Analysis of AfD's Performance

In this paragraph, the speaker discusses the outcome of the election where the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party did not secure the first place but came in second behind the Social Democratic Party (SPD). The speaker highlights that despite being ahead in polls, the AfD could not maintain its lead on election night. Tino Chrupalla, the co-chair of the AfD, is interviewed and he argues that the party made significant gains, increasing their vote share by over 6%, which he considers a huge success. He accuses the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of intentionally directing votes to the SPD to prevent the AfD from winning. Chrupalla also addresses the reluctance of other parties to form a coalition with the AfD, stating that they should consider how to govern without them. He defends the party's stance on various issues and asserts that the AfD will continue with its current course, aiming to be an alternative in politics.

Keywords

💡AfD

AfD stands for 'Alternative für Deutschland' which translates to 'Alternative for Germany' in English. It is a right-wing populist political party in Germany known for its opposition to the European Union and immigration. In the context of the video, AfD is discussed as a significant political force in the regional elections, having gained considerable votes but not enough to become the leading party.

💡SPD

SPD stands for 'Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands' or 'Social Democratic Party of Germany'. It is one of the major centrist political parties in Germany. The script mentions SPD as the leading party in the election, ahead of AfD, indicating a key player in the political landscape.

💡Hochrechnungen

Hochrechnungen refers to the German term for 'projections' or 'estimates', often used in the context of election results. The script mentions that according to the projections, AfD is in second place, suggesting that the final results are not expected to change significantly.

💡Co-Parteivorsitzende

Co-Parteivorsitzende translates to 'Co-Party Chairperson' in English. Tino Chrupalla is referred to as the Co-Party Chairperson of AfD, highlighting his leadership role within the party and his significance in the discussion about the election results.

💡Wahlabend

Wahlabend translates to 'election evening' in English. The term is used in the script to describe the time of the discussion, which is taking place on the evening of the election, a critical moment for analyzing and discussing the outcomes.

💡Einheitspartei

Einheitspartei is used to describe a 'unified party' or a party that represents a unified front. Chrupalla mentions that the CDU has acted as an Einheitspartei by directing votes to the SPD to prevent AfD from winning, illustrating a strategic move in the election.

💡Wahlkreise

Wahlkreise translates to 'constituencies' or 'electoral districts'. The script mentions that AfD has won the majority of Wahlkreise, indicating their strong presence in local elections and their ability to gain support at a grassroots level.

💡Regierung

Regierung translates to 'government'. The discussion revolves around the possibility of AfD being part of the government, with other parties being unwilling to form a coalition with them, which is a central issue in the post-election analysis.

💡Kanzlerkandidatur

Kanzlerkandidatur refers to the 'chancellor candidacy'. The script mentions the potential announcement of AfD's chancellor candidate, which is a significant decision for the party and its role in national politics.

💡Ampel

Ampel is a colloquial term used to describe a coalition of parties in Germany, specifically the SPD, Greens, and FDP, due to their traditional color association (red, green, yellow). The script references the 'Ampel' coalition, indicating the potential political alliances in the aftermath of the election.

💡Zertrümmern

Zertrümmern translates to 'shatter' or 'demolish'. It is used in the context of the election campaign where AfD's top candidate in Brandenburg talked about 'shattering' the 'Ampel' coalition, showing the party's aggressive stance towards their political rivals.

Highlights

AfD did not manage to come in first place, but secured second place behind the SPD according to current projections.

AfD gained the most with over 6%, which is a significant achievement.

The CDU intentionally directed votes to the SPD to prevent the AfD from coming in first.

AfD's Tino Chrupalla suggests that the CDU's actions indicate a future where it's either AfD or all other parties.

Chrupalla expresses satisfaction that the Greens and the Left have lost their seats in the state parliament.

The FDP's lack of influence is noted as a positive point for the AfD.

Despite not being part of the government, Chrupalla argues that AfD has done many things right, focusing on important issues and gaining voter trust.

AfD won the majority of constituencies directly, indicating a strong local campaign.

Chrupalla challenges other parties to consider how they will make politics without the AfD.

AfD's course is deemed correct and will be continued towards the Bundestag election.

Chrupalla questions whether AfD wants to govern and if they are responsible for other parties' unwillingness to form a coalition.

AfD's top candidate in Brandenburg talked about 'smashing' the traffic light coalition, which Chrupalla defends as typical political campaign rhetoric.

AfD is open to talks with all parties for the benefit of Brandenburg and Germany, despite past discrediting and defamation.

Chrupalla argues that AfD should not moderate its course to become coalition-capable, as it is the task of the opposition to highlight problems clearly.

AfD will not adapt its stance and aims to remain the alternative, challenging other parties to exclude them ahead of the Bundestag election.

The decision on announcing the AfD's chancellor candidacy will be discussed in the coming weeks and decided this year.

Transcripts

Ja, die AfD hat es also nicht geschafft, auf  Platz 1 zu kommen. Platz 2 hinter der SPD,  

das sagen jetzt alle Hochrechnungen, und  da wird sich wahrscheinlich nicht mehr  

viel dran ändern. Deshalb wollen wir in den  Potsdamer Landtag schauen, zu Isabel Finzel,  

die nun intensiver über das Thema AfD sprechen  wird. Ganz genau, Carsten, denn bei mir ist  

Tino Chrupalla, der Co-Parteivorsitzende der  AfD. Danke, dass Sie sich die Zeit nehmen,  

Herr Chrupalla. Seit Monaten lag die AfD  in Umfragen vorne in Brandenburg, jetzt am  

Wahlabend hat es aber nicht gereicht. Sie sind  nur zweitstärkste Kraft geworden. Woran lag's?

Ja, als allererstes haben wir als eine  der wenigen Parteien am meisten zugelegt,  

mit über 6 %. Das ist erstmal ein riesiger  Erfolg. Und am Ende muss man natürlich sagen:  

Hier hat sich die Einheitspartei manifestiert. Die  CDU hat freiwillig die Stimmen an die SPD gegeben,  

nur um die AfD zu verhindern. Also ich denke,  wenn das in Zukunft die Politik ist, dann heißt  

es entweder AfD oder alle anderen. Das hat man  hier gesehen. Wir werden mal den Abend abwarten,  

es wird immer knapper. Schön ist, dass  die Grünen aus dem Landtag geflogen sind,  

die Linken aus dem Landtag geflogen  sind und die FDP keine Rolle spielt.  

Also von daher denke ich mal, haben wir  auch viele positive Punkte heute Abend.

So oder so, Teil der Regierung werden Sie  nicht. Keine der anderen Parteien möchte  

mit Ihnen koalieren. Was haben Sie denn falsch  gemacht, dass niemand mit Ihnen regieren möchte?

Ich denke, nach so einem Wahlergebnis, wo wir  einen starken Zuwachs haben, kann man nicht davon  

sprechen, was wir falsch gemacht haben, sondern  was wir richtig gemacht haben. Wir haben auf  

die richtigen Themen gesetzt, wir haben auf die  Probleme der Bürger gesetzt. Das hat sich gezeigt,  

der Wähler vertraut uns. Wir haben die meisten  Wahlkreise übrigens direkt gewonnen. Auch  

da zeigt sich, dass unsere Kandidaten vor Ort  einen super Wahlkampf gemacht haben. Ich denke,  

die anderen Parteien sollten sich überlegen, wie  sie ohne die AfD Politik machen wollen. Unser  

Kurs bleibt der richtige, und den werden  wir auch zur Bundestagswahl fortsetzen.

Herr Chrupalla, die Frage ist ja auch:  Wollen Sie überhaupt regieren? Sind  

Sie nicht selbst schuld, dass die anderen  Parteien nicht mit Ihnen koalieren wollen?  

Wenn man sich zum Beispiel anschaut, wie Sie  zum Teil über andere Parteien sprechen – Ihr  

Spitzenkandidat hier in Brandenburg hat  davon gesprochen, die Ampel zu „zertrümmern“.

Na gut, das sind politische Aussagen im Wahlkampf,  das ist ganz klar. Das ist kein Ponyhof,  

der Wahlkampf. Der ist jetzt beendet, und  wir werden sehen, inwieweit programmatisch  

andere Parteien sich öffnen. Wir reichen die  Hand und wollen mit allen Parteien reden,  

um im Sinne Brandenburgs und Deutschlands  Politik zu machen. Über Beschimpfungen  

anderer Parteien muss sich, glaube ich,  niemand beklagen, wenn man sieht, wie wir  

diskreditiert und diffamiert wurden, wie  man uns als „Nazipartei“ abgestempelt hat.  

Aber das hat nicht verfangen. Wir sehen uns als  Sieger, und wir werden diesen Kurs fortsetzen.

Muss die AfD nicht einen  gemäßigteren Kurs einschlagen,  

damit die Partei koalitionsfähig wird?

Wissen Sie, wir sehen die eklatanten Probleme  in der Wirtschaftspolitik, der Energiepolitik,  

der Migrationspolitik. Es ist die Aufgabe der  Opposition, diese Probleme deutlich anzusprechen.  

Wir haben das getan, und wir werden  das auch in Zukunft tun. Wir werden uns  

nicht anpassen. Wir wollen die Alternative  bleiben. Wenn die anderen Parteien meinen,  

sie könnten uns ausgrenzen, dann werden  sie sich zur Bundestagswahl umsehen müssen.

Herr Chrupalla, das war die letzte Landtagswahl  in diesem Jahr. Ist jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt,  

die Kanzlerkandidatur der AfD zu verkünden?

Ich denke, das werden wir in den nächsten Wochen  

in unseren Gremien besprechen. Ich denke,  das wird dieses Jahr noch entschieden.

Sagt Tino Chrupalla, der Parteivorsitzende  der AfD. Und damit gebe ich zurück ins Studio.