Germany’s AfD Aims to Expel Migrants and Revise History Curriculum in Saxony


Magdeburg: The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has outlined a controversial program for its first 100 days in power if it wins the upcoming regional election in Saxony, committing to expel all undocumented migrants. The announcement, made on Saturday, comes as opinion polls indicate the AfD is leading over traditional conservative parties in the eastern state, which is set to elect its regional government in September.



According to National Iraqi News Agency, Ulrich Sigmund, the AfD candidate, addressed party delegates in Magdeburg, presenting a ten-point plan that he intends to implement if elected on September 6. Sigmund, 35, emphasized immediate action against undocumented migrants, stating the party’s intention to use all legal measures, including detention pending deportation, to facilitate their removal.



The AfD’s program also includes requiring asylum seekers to engage in community service, with a reduction in benefits for non-compliance. The party, known for its anti-immigrant stance and support for pro-Russian and pro-Donald Trump policies, could become the first far-right party to govern a German state since World War II if successful.



Sigmund Rummenigge, the AfD’s leader, declared the party’s commitment to defending the traditional family model, comprising “a man, a woman, and their children.” He also pledged to ban the rainbow flag in schools, advocating for the national flag’s presence in public institutions instead.



In a long-term vision, the AfD seeks to revise the school history curriculum, claiming it places undue focus on Germany’s Nazi-era responsibility. Additionally, the party proposed financial support of £1,500 for apprentices to obtain driver’s licenses, aiming to reduce youth emigration from rural areas.