Germany: The surprising defeat of a neo-Nazi
Key takeaways
- A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost by small margin in a local election in the eastern state of Saxony.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5F80PStefan Hartung, co-founder of the far-right 'Freie Sachsen' party (Free Saxons) narrowly lost the election for mayor of Aue Image: Jan Woitas/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement.
- In this old mining region, people are deeply connected to their roots and take pride in preserving traditions such as brass band music, nutcrackers, and the famous ornamental Christmas pyramids.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
A neo-Nazi candidate surprisingly lost by small margin in a local election in the eastern state of Saxony. Many are relieved, yet concern remains.
https://p.dw.com/p/5F80PStefan Hartung, co-founder of the far-right 'Freie Sachsen' party (Free Saxons) narrowly lost the election for mayor of Aue Image: Jan Woitas/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement. The small town of Aue-Bad Schlema rarely makes big headlines in Germany. Located in the Ore Mountains near the German-Czech border in southeastern Saxony, it is surrounded by picturesque forests and is far removed from the bustle of the big cities.
In this old mining region, people are deeply connected to their roots and take pride in preserving traditions such as brass band music, nutcrackers, and the famous ornamental Christmas pyramids.