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The conservative CDU/CSU party is expected to be the largest party in the next German parliament with 30% of the vote, according to the first two exit polls Friedrich Merz, 69, is in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to become the second biggest force in the country, with a record 20% of the vote, according to exit polls

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[–] DWin@feddit.uk 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I wonder if that's based on fear, a fear that immigrants won't be approving of who they are, and they see voting AfD as the only way to reduce that risk.

Not saying it's right, but it's a sentiment I've been seeing. I remember a high profile case with a trans woman being attacked on the streets in Paris by men speaking Arabic back in 2015. Statistically unlikely doesn't really quell the fear.

[–] bestboyfriendintheworld@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

It’s based on who you experience as perpetrators of homophobic attacks. I’m bi myself and have plenty non straight friends. The numbers of homophobic attacks by Arabs and Turks dwarfs those by others. This is from our own personal painful experience.

The last time I had to run from a group of Arabs on a weekend night was two months ago.

This isn’t new, but has been a trend for years.

[–] jol@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 hours ago

While I understand you POV, it shows the importance of diversity. People that have friends who are refugees probably wouldn't vote AfD.