German business associations rate the AfD negatively: what that means for entrepreneurs and the self-employed

German business associations rate the AfD negatively: what that means for entrepreneurs and the self-employed

According to a report from www.mdr.de,

The AfD has record numbers in surveys. Elections are coming up in Thuringia and Saxony next year. The question increasingly arises: How does the economy feel about the AfD? In fact, a majority of German business associations do not see the AfD as a constructive ally. But things could look different for the self-employed and craftsmen.

The vast majority of business associations rate the AfD negatively. A survey by the German Economic Institute in Cologne has shown that the AfD is not viewed by the associations as a constructive political force. In addition, there are hardly any associations that have connections to the AfD. The AfD stays out of events held by some associations and has even been kicked out of political advisory boards.

The impact on the market and the financial industry could be significant. Large companies with foreign relations in particular are concerned about the rise of the AfD, as export companies rely on cosmopolitanism. The economy needs skilled workers, including from abroad, and the AfD's imagination is not seen as a solution.

The Jenoptik campaign for openness and tolerance is welcomed by business representatives, and it is emphasized that export business and cosmopolitanism represent the business basis for many companies.

The rise of the AfD and its political positions could have a significant impact on the economy and the market, especially for companies with foreign relations and a need for skilled workers. It remains to be seen how this development will affect the economy and the financial sector in the future.