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What do the parties in Bavaria say on foreign affairs and defence?

2 current election programs in Bavaria have points on this topic.

Their points are shown side by side, summarized and placed. The quote and page number for each point are on the party's topic page.

AIThe summaries and placements on this page were written by AI. No person reviews each one. How they are made

Each axis measures one topic. There is no single "left" or "right" for everything here: economy, society, migration and security are kept apart. Only what the program says is placed. How to read the placement

The small columns under the bars show how many points sit on each of the five steps.

AfD

Program for the 2023 Bavaria state election

  • Foreign policybalanced (-0.5), from 2 points

    Points per step: 1 clearly diplomacy first, 0 leaning diplomacy first, 0 balanced, 1 leaning deterrence first, 0 clearly deterrence first

Condemn arms deliveries to Ukraine

The AfD wants the Bavarian state government to clearly condemn arms deliveries to Ukraine. In the platform's view, Germany should act as a mediator rather than take sides. It calls on Russia and Ukraine to begin peace talks immediately.

The AfD is against weapons for Ukraine. The government of Bavaria should clearly reject these deliveries. Germany should help both sides talk. Russia and Ukraine should start peace talks right away.

Keep and expand Bundeswehr bases in Bavaria

The AfD wants the state government to do more for the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) and to keep and expand bases in Bavaria. A substantial share of the planned additional posts should be located in the state.

The AfD wants to keep the army bases in Bavaria and make them bigger. The Bavarian government should do more for this. The army is supposed to get new jobs. Many of them should come to Bavaria.

AfD: all 2 points with quotes and page numbers

Freie Wähler

Program for the 2023 Bavaria state election

  • Foreign policyleaning deterrence first (+1), from 1 point

    Points per step: 0 clearly diplomacy first, 0 leaning diplomacy first, 0 balanced, 1 leaning deterrence first, 0 clearly deterrence first

Equip the Bundeswehr better, keep its bases

The Free Voters want to improve the equipment and readiness of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) and raise its standing in society. Bavaria's bases, training grounds and defense industry would be preserved.

The Free Voters want a well-equipped army. Soldiers should get more respect. The army bases in Bavaria should stay. The defense companies in Bavaria should also be secured.

Freie Wähler: the point with quote and page number