AfD election win threat: vulnerable institutions in eastern Germany

Ahead of state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, political scientist Sabine Kropp warns of potential authoritarian interventions by the far-right AfD party. In an interview with der Freitag, Kropp outlines which institutions are most vulnerable and what resilience measures are needed. The Magdeburg state parliament has already passed new rules on state treaties and electoral procedures to mitigate destructive consequences of a possible AfD victory. However, Kropp questions whether these measures suffice, highlighting Germany's tendency to resolve political conflicts through legal means.