Majority rejects key AfD demands in Sachsen-Anhalt election poll

A new Forsa poll indicates that most Germans oppose core proposals within the AfD's election platform for the upcoming Sachsen-Anhalt state election. The survey, commissioned by RTL and ntv, highlights significant public disagreement with the party's stance on several key issues.

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A majority of federal citizens reject central demands from the AfD's election program for the state election in Sachsen-Anhalt.

The most pronounced rejection was directed at statements concerning foreign skilled workers. Only 17 percent of respondents agreed that foreign doctors are often unsuitable for treating German citizens due to "language difficulties" and "different cultural backgrounds." Furthermore, 16 percent supported the idea that recruiting skilled workers "from foreign cultures" leads to problems and endangers patient welfare in sectors like healthcare and nursing.

Several of the AfD's school policy demands also failed to gain majority support. The poll found that only 24 percent agreed with the proposal that teachers should not engage with students' opinions using their own viewpoints. Additionally, 31 percent favored granting parents and students more avenues for complaints.

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Only 17 percent agreed that foreign doctors are often unsuitable for treating German citizens due to 'language difficulties' and 'different cultural backgrounds.'

Positions related to churches garnered slightly more support. Forty-four percent agreed that churches should not claim a special status through church tax collection and state funding. Another 37 percent supported the idea that future church tax revenues should only cover personnel costs and building maintenance.

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16 percent supported the idea that recruiting skilled workers 'from foreign cultures' leads to problems and endangers patient welfare in sectors like healthcare and nursing.

The poll surveyed 1,007 people nationwide between August 13 and 14, with a statistical margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points. The AfD is currently leading in several polls ahead of the September 6 election in Sachsen-Anhalt, amidst ongoing debates about the content and feasibility of its election program.

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Only 24 percent agreed with the proposal that teachers should not engage with students' opinions using their own viewpoints.