Numerous associations that are committed to the fight against right-wing extremism have written an open letter to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. They believe their non-profit status is in danger. The AfD is also hindering their work.
More than 100 associations and foundations have appealed to Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to support them in their efforts against right-wing extremism. The organizations, which are mainly active in eastern Germany, are calling on the government to change the non-profit law, as he reported on Monday. “We are all hindered in our efforts by the non-profit law. It endangers our work,” they wrote in a letter.
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Associations and foundations fear that they will no longer be considered non-profit if they become politically active, the report continues. “Only a rapid reform can prevent more and more associations from getting into trouble and withdrawing in the coming months,” is their appeal to the Chancellor, according to “Spiegel”.
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The organizations also complain that the AfD is hindering their work by denigrating them, which is possible under the current legal situation. According to the magazine, the signatories of the letter to the Chancellor are mainly small organizations from rural areas.
The AfD became the second strongest party in Germany in the European elections. In the five eastern German states, the AfD even became the strongest party. It is leading the polls ahead of the upcoming state elections in Saxony and Thuringia.
Source: Stern
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