Green and Free voters unite forces for the future in the district!

Green and Free voters unite forces for the future in the district!

In an important political-multifunctional movement, the Alliance 90/The Greens and the Free Voters have set up a joint parliamentary group in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district council. This was announced on September 21, 2025 and is intended not only to strengthen cooperation within politics, but also to represent the voice of citizens more effectively. The new parliamentary group is headed by Ulrike Seemann-Katz and Philipp Lübbert, both from the Greens, supported by Annelie Katt and Gustav Graf von Westarp. This combination shows that there is a good knack for fact-oriented and citizen-oriented politics at work here, which is particularly required in this district.

Ulrike Seemann-Katz emphasizes that the goal is clear, noticeable political measures for families, nature and committed people in the district. Philipp Lübbert, on the other hand, sees the district's role within the Hamburg metropolitan region as a great opportunity to promote mobility and sustainable development. The new parliamentary group will also receive financial support through donations intended to ensure the successful and smooth implementation of its political work.

Demonstrations against right-wing extremism

Last weekend, hundreds of thousands across Germany caused a stir by taking to the streets against right-wing extremism. The demos took place in Parchim, Boizenburg and Ludwigslust, among others. Ulrike Seemann-Katz gave a passionate speech for the M-V Refugee Council in Parchim, in which she emphasized the need to fight for democracy. According to Seemann-Katz, the discourse has shifted to the right and racist and ethnic views are becoming increasingly normalized.

She clearly criticized the AfD, which is classified as consistently right-wing extremist. A recent example that shows concern about developments was a meeting of AfD representatives at which deportation plans were even discussed. Seemann-Katz warned of the dangers of this party and called for a ban and a review by the Federal Constitutional Court. According to them, the AfD is not only problematic, but directly harmful to democracy because, among other things, it questions citizenship and thereby violates Article 16 of the Basic Law, which prohibits such a practice.

Social observations on right-wing extremism

According to experts, right-wing extremism represents a constant threat to democracy in Germany. The changing manifestations and structures of the extreme right are particularly dangerous in times of crisis, as they are reinforced by social opportunities. A central element is the demand for right-wing extremist offerings, which is constantly growing, while informal structures and relatively small groups are becoming more important. This dynamic not only promotes the radicalization of individual actors, but also the networking between different right-wing extremist movements.

As the Federal Agency for Civic Education shows, such developments are a sign of the creeping influence of extremist ideas in society, which should not be underestimated. The forces of right-wing extremism have become so organizationally and ideologically differentiated that combating and detecting them has become much more difficult. In view of these challenges, the clear stance and active resistance of the Greens and the Free Voters is more important than ever.

The newly formed faction in Ludwigslust-Parchim is therefore more than just a political association. It is a sign of hope for a democratic, solidarity-based and responsible politics that can accept challenges and tackle them at the grassroots level.