The German election underlines a worrying advance for the far‑right Alternative für Deutschland (A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election, 24 February).
When it comes to opposing Reform UK, such grassroots campaigns rather than grand statements from 10 Downing Street look a better bet.Keith FlettTottenham, London.
• “Like so many centrist campaigns before, the anti-immigrant campaigns of both centrist parties (CDU/CSU and SPD) did not win over any far-right voters” writes Cas Mudde (Germany has swung to the right.
This should be a warning to Labour not to try to outdo the Tories and Reform UK on nasty migration policies, as it is unlikely to have the desired effect.David FeltonWistaston, Cheshire.
David Felton says trying to outdo the Tories and Reform UK is a mistake.
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