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News|ElectionsFar-right AfD party fails to secure first German city mayor post in run-offThe election in Frankfurt an der Oder, a city on the border with Poland, is between Independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.

An independent candidate, Axel Strasser, has been elected as the mayor of Frankfurt an der Oder, defeating the Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate, Wilko Moller, with 69.8% of the vote. Voter turnout for the election was 49.4%. This outcome prevents…

MBy Madison DrakeOct 12, 20251 min read

An independent candidate, Axel Strasser, has been elected as the mayor of Frankfurt an der Oder, defeating the Alternative for Germany (AfD) candidate, Wilko Moller, with 69.8% of the vote. Voter turnout for the election was 49.4%. This outcome prevents the AfD from achieving its first major urban mayoral victory in Germany.

In the initial voting round on September 21, Strasser secured 32.4% of the vote, while Moller received 30.2%. Candidates from other major parties, such as the Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party, were eliminated in this first round.

The election occurred shortly after two AfD lawmakers were stripped of parliamentary immunity by the Bundestag. The city of Frankfurt an der Oder, located in the eastern German state of Brandenburg near the Polish border, faces challenges related to border checks, immigration, and economic issues. It is the fourth-largest city in Brandenburg, with approximately 57,000 residents.

This outcome prevents the AfD from achieving its first major urban mayoral victory in Germany.
Madison Drake · Thehackingpost

The German Association of Towns and Municipalities has indicated that there are no significant-sized cities in Germany with an AfD-affiliated mayor. Although the AfD has some political presence in smaller towns and districts, the Brandenburg domestic intelligence service classifies the state branch of the AfD as a "confirmed far-right extremist" organization. This classification, which the AfD contests, subjects the party to surveillance and has sparked discussions about a potential ban.

The classification of the AfD has drawn criticism from international figures, including the United States Secretary of State and the Kremlin, both of whom expressed concerns regarding political restrictions. In contrast, German authorities have defended their stance, emphasizing the importance of addressing right-wing extremism.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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