Thuringia
Voigt proposes tax relief for families
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Amid historically low birth rates in Germany, Thuringia's Minister President Mario Voigt has proposed tax relief for families. In an interview with Stern magazine, he called for exploring new approaches. Births fell to 654,300 last year, the lowest since 1946.
The AfD youth organization 'Generation Deutschland' established its state association in Thuringia on Saturday. State leader Björn Höcke vows the newcomers to the political fight and emphasizes Thuringia's leading role in the party. The founding took place amid controversial speeches with xenophobic tones.
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Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow of Die Linke has warned about the AfD federal party congress in Erfurt at the beginning of July, drawing a parallel to the early 1930s. He views it as a homage to the right-wing extremist AfD politician Björn Höcke. Ramelow cautions that the AfD is a dangerous force in Thuringia and Saxony.