A leading member of the youth organization of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) posted a map of Germany with significantly expanded borders on social media. The map also included Alsace-Lorraine and parts of other neighboring European countries. The post was later deleted, but it sparked critical reactions, especially in France and other countries in the region. Tagesspiegel ↗
The accompanying text stated that "German unity means a Germany that unites the entire German nation in one state." The author published the post in connection with October 3, when Germany commemorates the reunification of the country. Deutschlandfunk ↗
The content of the map raised concerns about revisionist and pan-German notions within the AfD youth organization's environment. Critics pointed out that depicting borders extending into the territory of neighboring countries could be perceived as calling into question the postwar order of Europe. Sueddeutsche Zeitung ↗
The federal leadership of the AfD distanced itself from the post. However, the deletion of the post did not prevent it from spreading further and triggering reactions abroad. The case also drew attention to the gap between the party's official policy and the statements made by its youth representatives. Deutschlandfunk ↗
Further developments will depend on whether the AfD leadership takes concrete measures against the author or the organization. At the same time, continued political and media reactions are expected in the countries whose territories were included on the map.
Post by AfD youth representative sparked concerns in neighboring countries
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Deutschland und Frankreich: AfD-Nachwuchspolitiker mit Großmachtfantasie
Sueddeutsche Zeitung
| 13:43 11.10.
Empörung in Frankreich: Vorstandsmitglied der AfD-Jugend postet Deutschland-Karte mit deutlich ausgedehnten Grenzen
Tagesspiegel
| 17:23 09.10.
Revanchismus - Großdeutsche Fantasien eines AfD-Jugend-Vorstands lösen Besorgnis in Nachbarländern aus
Deutschlandfunk
| 06:41 10.10.
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