Alternatives Quote by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
![“This is something that Alternative for Germany, which is the party that's coming up from behind and is expected to actually beat [Angela] Merkel's party today, they're exploiting that fear in people who don't really have a whole lot of experience with integration.” quote by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/057/soraya-sarhaddi-nelson-58393_alternatives_this-is-something-that-alternative-for-g_1543448.jpg)
“This is something that Alternative for Germany, which is the party that's coming up from behind and is expected to actually beat [Angela] Merkel's party today, they're exploiting that fear in people who don't really have a whole lot of experience with integration.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Deutsche Welle interview, 2021
The emerging German party exploits fear of integration among inexperienced voters to challenge the incumbent.
In simple terms: A new party uses fear of immigration to gain support.
Key Takeaway
Beware of fear‑based political tactics.
Themes
political manipulation
immigration anxiety
electoral strategy
media framing
Mood
skeptical
concerned
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- campaign speeches
- voter outreach
- policy debates
Key Concepts
populism
social cohesion
public sentiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What facts counter the fear narrative?
- How can voters assess party platforms critically?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be mitigated through education and inclusive dialogue.
![“Having said that, Angela Merkel's electoral district is here [ in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania].And so, if Chancellor Merkel loses here, her party, which has ruled in a coalition government for the last decade here with the Social Democrats - if they lose today, then it's really a very…” quote by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3c0/soraya-sarhaddi-nelson-58393_angela_having-said-that-angela-merkel-s-elector_2633375.jpg)
![“Chancellor [Angela] Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived. So in some ways we are now the veterans of many challenges over the last eight years.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f54/barack-obama-17_allies_chancellor-angela-merkel-is-perhaps-the_1643555.jpg)
![“Look at Chancellor [Angela] Merkel, her personal story helps to tell a story of incredible achievement that the German people have embarked on and I think is something that you should be very proud of.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eaa/barack-obama-17_achievement_look-at-chancellor-angela-merkel-her-per_828590.jpg)
![“We have not always been in sync on every issue in terms of our core values, in terms of her integrity, her truthfulness, her thoughtfulness, [Angela Merkel] doing her homework, knowing her facts, her commitment to looking out for the interests of the German people first, but recognizing that part…” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ce3/barack-obama-17_angela_we-have-not-always-been-in-sync-on-every_613865.jpg)
![“It's also wonderful to be back with my great friend and ally, Chancellor [Angela] Merkel. As I reflect back over the last eight years, I could not ask for a steadier or more reliable partner on the world stage, often through some very challenging times.” quote by Barack Obama](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d95/barack-obama-17_allies_it-s-also-wonderful-to-be-back-with-my-g_257110.jpg)
![“Only 4 percent of the people who live here [Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania] are actually foreign-born. And even fewer of those are refugees. So there's not a whole lot of experience with refugees here.” quote by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e32/soraya-sarhaddi-nelson-58393_born_only-4-percent-of-the-people-who-live-he_283343.jpg)
![“Having said that, people here [in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania] watch the TV. And they hear critics of her policies talk about how more than a million people coming here last year from various war-torn countries and also seeking economic help are going to, like, destroy the fabric of the society.” quote by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a81/soraya-sarhaddi-nelson-58393_country_having-said-that-people-here-in-mecklenb_545411.jpg)
![“There are other concerns in this state [of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania], which is one of the prettiest. It's also one of the poorest, where people here are making less than the national average. Unemployment is higher than the national average, and a lot of the young people, especially, have…” quote by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51f/soraya-sarhaddi-nelson-58393_average_there-are-other-concerns-in-this-state-o_2346410.jpg)
![“[When asked how it felt to be a female prime minister:] I don't know: I've never experienced the alternative.” quote by Margaret Thatcher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/324/margaret-thatcher-463_alternatives_when-asked-how-it-felt-to-be-a-female-pr_15081.jpg)
