In a recent interview with Die Welt newspaper, Siegfried Russwurm criticized AfD leader Bjorn Hocke and warned against the party’s potential economic damage if they were to gain power in the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony. Russwurm, a prominent figure in the business world, condemned Hocke’s attacks on companies supporting diversity initiatives, stating that the AfD’s incompetence and harmful rhetoric could jeopardize the economy in eastern Germany.
With voters heading to the polls this Sunday, concerns about the AfD’s stance on economic matters are growing. Russwurm’s stark warnings highlight the potential risks associated with the party’s policies and actions. As a major player in the region’s business sector, his perspective carries weight and serves as a cautionary message to voters.