The Siegessaule, a historic symbol in Berlin, marked the backdrop for a recent election reflecting Germany's evolving identity. The conservative CDU/CSU bloc secured the highest votes at 29%, but the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) saw unprecedented gains, capturing around 20%. This result has raised alarms among racialized individuals and migrants, as many fear the implications of an empowered far-right presence in the parliament. Amid protests, citizens called for accountability from the CDU on their relationship with the AfD, particularly regarding border policies.
"I'm devastated, said David, 32. And I'm scared and sad. The question was what exactly it meant for the millions of Germans who were either racialised, like him, or who are migrants."
"While Merz has ruled out any formal cooperation with the AfD, he leaned on the party during the campaign to support a non-binding resolution on border policy, marking a historic breach of a taboo."
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