Overview
- The Kreistag in Jerichower Land, Sachsen-Anhalt, has passed a motion mandating the German flag be flown year-round at public buildings with flagpoles, including schools.
- The motion was introduced by the AfD and supported by the CDU, marking a controversial collaboration due to the AfD's classification as a right-wing extremist party.
- The policy applies to 15 schools in the district but excludes primary schools, as they fall under municipal jurisdiction.
- Only six buildings in the district currently have flagpoles, significantly limiting the motion's practical implementation.
- The AfD framed the motion as a means to promote national unity, while critics argue it represents symbolic politics with minimal real-world impact.