German Parties Clash Over Intelligence Reform and Holocaust Memorials

In Germany in late September 2026, the Bundestag debated reforms to the country's intelligence services. The AfD criticized the changes as a "Stasi 2.0," and the Greens and Left party also raised objections. Separately, in the town of Heidenau in Saxony, the CDU and AfD pushed to block the installation of Stolpersteine — small brass plaques commemorating victims of National Socialism.

In Saxony-Anhalt, the CDU declined to enter coalition talks with the SPD. The developments come as parties position themselves ahead of upcoming elections, with attention on the AfD's polling strength.