German employer association criticizes political 'firewall' against AfD

Steffen Kampeter, the Managing Director of the Confederation of German Employers' Associations (BDA), has expressed criticism regarding the concept of the 'Brandmauer' (firewall) against the AfD. Speaking on a podcast, Kampeter stated that the BDA cannot support the principle of a political firewall, noting that the workforce represented by the organization is politically diverse. He emphasized that it is not the role of employers to dictate voting behavior to their employees or works councils.

While distancing the BDA from acting as a 'censor' regarding whether the AfD should be voted for, Kampeter maintained a critical stance on the party's platform. He noted that the AfD's national program, specifically its Euroskeptic and NATO-critical positions, represents a