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Jerichower Land Implements AfD-Led Year-Round Flag Directive

German flags now fly year-round at six district sites, following a motion by the AfD supported by CDU and SPD, sparking criticism over cooperation with an extremist-classified party.

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 Jerichower Land approved an AfD-proposed motion in late March to hoist German flags year-round at local government and school buildings.
  • As of April 23, the directive has been implemented at all six district properties equipped with flagpoles, out of a total of 23 buildings under district management.
  • The Interior Ministry of Saxony-Anhalt confirmed the flag policy is advisory and raised no legal objections to its implementation.
  • The CDU and SPD's support for the AfD motion has drawn condemnation from Die Linke, which accuses them of legitimizing a party classified as right-wing extremist by the Verfassungsschutz Sachsen-Anhalt.
  • The AfD justified the motion as a step toward normalizing national symbols and fostering communal spirit, though critics argue its practical impact is minimal.