Free voters in Saxony continue to reject firewall to AfD

In dealing with the AfD, the Free Voters (FW) in Saxony are sticking to their line. "We still do not consider the so-called firewall against the AfD to be helpful," explained FW state leader Thomas Weidiger. The firewall had not brought the success that everyone had hoped for. "On the contrary: the AfD has become stronger behind this firewall, both in Saxony and nationwide."

Free voters want demarcation and no exclusion

At the same time, Weidinger made it clear that his party is clearly distancing itself from the AfD and has "no interest in strategic cooperation with this party". "However, we are not excluding the AfD and in particular the 37% of Saxon voters who voted for this party in the last federal election." The aim is to win back these voters for the middle class.

FW state leader backs MP Berger

At the same time, Weidinger backed Matthias Berger, who is a direct candidate for the FW in the state parliament. He is not a member of the party and is therefore not bound by instructions. "The Saxony state association will continue to work with Matthias Berger, as it does with every other local Free Voter activist in Saxony."

The Federal Association of Free Voters had banned Berger from using Free Voter party logos due to his dealings with the AfD. Berger appeared unimpressed on Wednesday and declared that he wanted to continue talking to everyone in parliament - including the AfD. He believes he is on the right side and is not interested in the rest, said Berger.