German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings
German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings
www.theguardian.com German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings
Europe holds its breath as world’s third largest economic power and most populous EU country faces crossroads
At a recent protest co-organised by senior activists Grannies Against the Right (Omas Gegen Rechts) in the eastern town of Teltow, 70-year-old retired history teacher Sabine Ludwig said she saw “scary” echoes of the Weimar era, a century ago.
“There won’t be endless chances for the democratic centrist parties to come together and keep the AfD out,” she said. “I hope they seize it.”