Polls in Saxony‑Anhalt suggest the far‑right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) will win the state election, raising fears that the party’s hard‑line immigration stance could lead to mass deportations. In a local church, a 44‑year‑old Muslim woman named Fatemeh tearfully expressed her anxiety about what the outcome could mean for her family, especially her son. The story highlights how the political shift threatens to uproot already vulnerable communities, forcing them to decide whether to stay in Germany or leave in search of safety.
As polls point to victory in Saxony-Anhalt for AfD party promising deportations, people face agonising choice: stay or goAs the Bible study session wrapped up, leaving worshippers to mingle over cake and coffee, Fatemeh, 44, fought back tears as the conversation turned to Sunday’s state election in Saxony-Anhalt.“I worry about it every day,” she said. “I can’t stop thinking about my son and what might happen to us.”Fatemeh worries about what might happen after the elections. Photograph: Christian Jungeblodt/The Guardian Continue reading...
