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German Flags Now Permanently Displayed at Select Sites in Jerichower Land

Policy initiated by the AfD and supported by CDU and SPD faces criticism for symbolic nationalism and limited implementation.

Burg: Die Fahne der Bundesrepublik weht vor dem Burger Roland-Gymnasium
Vor dem Rolandgymnasium in Burg (Jerichower Land) weht nun täglich die Deutschland-Fahne.

Overview

  • The Kreistag of Jerichower Land approved a resolution in late March 2025 requiring year-round display of German national flags on county buildings and schools.
  • The measure, introduced by the AfD, received backing from the CDU and SPD, prompting criticism from the Left for legitimizing an extremist-rated party.
  • As of April 23, 2025, German flags are permanently flying at all six county properties equipped with flagpoles, out of a total of 23 properties under county jurisdiction.
  • The Saxony-Anhalt Interior Ministry reviewed the policy and confirmed it is legally permissible but classified it as a non-binding recommendation for municipalities.
  • Critics argue the policy has minimal practical impact due to limited flagpoles and reflects a contentious push for symbolic nationalism in a historically sensitive context.