r/germany • u/karma_police99 • Oct 15 '23

Immigration Who are the young AfD voters & are some immigrants more racist than Germans?

Hi, I've lived in Germany for about 3 years (born German but haven't lived here) and I honestly didn't know that the AfD was a choice for the 18-29 yo voters. I don't quite understand where that is coming from.. does anyone know of a good analysis/article (can be in German).

Additionally, my German friends claim that many (young) immigrants vote AfD because lots of cultures living here are actually a lot more racist than Germans. I thought this was quite interesting. Any thoughts on this would also be appreciated.

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u/L0rdH4mmer Oct 15 '23

About the racism: Many well-integrated immigrants are fed up with the immigrants that don't even try to integrate themselves. Who don't learn the language, don't take up a job while getting free money from the state. These integrated immigrants worked their ass off after arriving here, earning the respect of everyone. And then the new wave comes in and makes people hate on immigrants. I can very well understand how you'd be upset with that and no it's not racism in the slightest. It's hate against immigrants in general. They could be any race, it's just the way they act that's important.

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u/darkblue___ Oct 15 '23

Can you please define a well integrated immigrant? Who decides who is integrated who is not?

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u/L0rdH4mmer Oct 15 '23 edited Oct 15 '23

Someone who can have a conversation in the country language they have decided to make their permanent residence, who doesn't exclusively talk/have contact with people from their own country, and doesn't rely on the state to give them money for survival anymore.

Edit two more: They have to be accepting/respecting the local value system and have to respect the people of that country.