A group of prominent German actors, including Daniel Brühl and Jella Haase, have penned an open letter to voice their opposition to a controversial anti-immigration policy recently passed by the German parliament with the support of the far-right AfD party.
The policy, proposed by the conservative CDU party, includes measures such as permanent border controls and immediate detention for individuals facing deportation. While the proposals have yet to become law, their passage with the AfD’s support has sparked outrage among other political parties in Germany.
The AfD, currently ranked second in national polls, has received international support from figures like Elon Musk, further complicating the political landscape in Germany.
In their open letter, the actors call on public and political leaders to uphold democratic values and safeguard the country’s cultural diversity. They express concern about the erosion of a “firewall” between the AfD and mainstream parties and urge members of the CDU, FDP, and other parties to reject any form of collaboration with the far-right group.
The letter underscores the importance of upholding fundamental rights and condemning divisive rhetoric that fuels racism and intolerance. It calls on civil society to take action and remind politicians of the need to preserve democratic norms and values.
As the debate over immigration policy continues to unfold in Germany, the actors stress the importance of standing up for democracy and resisting the influence of extremist ideologies.