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Ulrich Siegmund, the Friendly Face of the Radical Right

From Der Standard · () German

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  • Ulrich Siegmund, a 35-year-old AfD politician, presents a friendly public image while representing the party’s radical-right wing.
  • His campaign repeatedly emphasized a sense of togetherness, helping make him appear approachable and electorally acceptable to many voters.

Ulrich Siegmund has made a constant smile and feel-good slogans central to his political image. The 35-year-old “poster boy” is leading the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt toward victory while presenting himself as approachable and likable.

For many people, Siegmund appears sympathetic, and therefore also appears electable. That combination has helped him give the party’s radical-right politics a more accessible face.

Poster boy

· Der StandardThe article uses the phrase to describe Siegmund’s public role within the AfD.

During his campaign events, Siegmund repeatedly appealed to a sense of “togetherness.” The message remained present through election day, reinforcing the image of a politician seeking to make his movement feel familiar and welcoming.

sense of togetherness

· Ulrich SiegmundThe article says Siegmund repeatedly invoked this theme at his campaign events.
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