Migrant Groups Warn of Rising Racism After AfD Election Wins
Migrant representative groups in Germany are warning of a return to the racist violence of the 1990s following recent election victories by the far-right AfD party. The organizations have called on the federal government to intervene, but a government spokesman declined to comment on their demands. The AfD's gains in recent elections have raised concerns among minority communities, who fear a rise in xenophobic attacks and discrimination. The groups point to the 1990s, when Germany experienced a wave of racist violence against immigrants, as a cautionary example. The government's silence on the issue has further alarmed migrant groups, who are urging authorities to take a clear stance against racism and to protect vulnerable communities. DW News reports on the growing tension and the political response.