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). Yet the advance was checked a bit by an energetic campaign by Die Linke. It polled considerably better than predicted and led the polling among 18- to 24-year-olds, with the AfD second. When it comes to opposing Reform UK, such grassroots campaigns rather than grand statements from 10 Downing Street look a better bet.
Keith Flett
Tottenham, London
The above appeared in the Guardian on 25th February. Of course it raises many questions but letters need to stand as they are rather than coming with footnotes.
There is a Stand Up To Racism trade union conference on March 1st where this very important discussion will continue
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