SPD whips up xenophobia in German federal election By Ulrich Rippert 5 August 2017 The demonisation of refugees is increasingly the central theme of the federal (Bundestag) election campaign of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD). Just ten days ago SPD chief Martin Schulz resorted to the jargon of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). … Continue reading SPD whips up xenophobia in German federal election