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Saxony-Anhalt Parliament Rejects AfD’s Nationalist Tourism Campaign

The proposal to replace '#moderndenken' with '#deutschdenken' and introduce a 'Stolz-Pass' was overwhelmingly voted down, with cultural institutions warning of Nazi-era parallels.

Ulrich Siegmund ist der Vorsitzende der AfD-Fraktion im Landtag von Sachsen-Anhalt. Er brachte einen Antrag ein, in dem unter anderem über eine „Straße des Deutschen Reichs“ diskutiert werden soll
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Overview

  • The Saxony-Anhalt Landtag decisively voted against the AfD’s motion to adopt the '#deutschdenken' slogan and 'Stolz-Pass' tourism initiative on May 14, 2025.
  • Cultural foundations in the state condemned the campaign as an 'identitarian cultural struggle' and criticized its resemblance to Nazi-era rhetoric, citing Adolf Hitler’s 1938 Reichenberg speech.
  • The AfD’s proposal included creating a 'Straße des Deutschen Reiches' to link historical sites and awarding prizes for contributions to German identity, sparking widespread opposition.
  • The state government confirmed that the current '#moderndenken' campaign, emphasizing innovation and heritage free from ideological influence, will remain unchanged.
  • The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt has been classified as a right-wing extremist organization since November 2023, raising broader concerns about its influence on democratic norms and historical memory.