Jüterbog Mayor Arne Raue Joins AfD, Set to Become Brandenburg’s First AfD Mayor
Arne Raue, the non-partisan mayor of Jüterbog, has applied to join Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, potentially making him the first full-time AfD mayor in Brandenburg. The local AfD chapter unanimously approved his membership request. Raue has long been suspected of aligning with AfD views, and his move comes ahead of anticipated early elections in 2025. While some local politicians expressed surprise, Raue stated he does not expect significant backlash from the community. AfD leaders welcomed his membership, praising his previous experience as mayor.