AfD in Focus: Zeh Defends Voters, Hallervorden Fears Magdeburg Win

In late July 2026, German author Juli Zeh defended AfD voters, saying rural frustration has legitimate causes. Meanwhile, actor Dieter Hallervorden expressed fear of an AfD victory in Magdeburg, calling for 'patriotic commitments' from artists. The AfD also reacted to a Berlin CSD attack, blaming the Union's migration policy and calling it a 'pile of shards.'