Merkel pide a la población alemana "luchar por su democracia" ante el ascenso de AfD en las regionales

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has publicly called on the German public to actively defend democratic values in response to the rising electoral influence of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Her remarks were delivered on Saturday, just one week before critical regional elections in which the AfD is currently polling as a leading force.

Merkel’s appeal serves as a direct intervention against the growth of the far-right movement. Her call to action emphasizes the urgency of the political climate ahead of the upcoming regional votes, framing the participation of the electorate as a necessary measure to curb the influence of the AfD.