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Cuddly Bear ‘Ulli’ Siegmund is the Ex-Christian Democrat Who Makes Neo-Nazis Socially Acceptable
Ulrich Siegmund, a former Christian Democrat and ex-marketer for a perfume brand, led the AfD to a convincing victory in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Over time, Siegmund gradually shifted further to the right. The article profiles this charismatic man in his thirties, noting that his former party, the CDU, is envious of his appeal. Siegmund’s political journey and influence are highlighted as factors in normalizing far-right and neo-Nazi elements within mainstream politics.
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