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SPD Remains Strongest Party Yet Suffers Major Voter Losses to AfD and Casualties

Dortmund's election results align with national tendencies yet reveal local idiosyncrasies, according to Dortmund's 'Information package' for the Bundestag election. The CDU leads nationally, but locally...

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The Social Democratic Party retains the most significant voter base, yet experiences a significant...
The Social Democratic Party retains the most significant voter base, yet experiences a significant exodus of voters to the Alternative for Germany and encounters losses due to death.

SPD Remains Strongest Party Yet Suffers Major Voter Losses to AfD and Casualties

In the vibrant city of Dortmund, Germany, cultural institutions and local politics have been impacted by the rise of right-wing populism and extremism. This trend, however, is being actively countered through research projects and institutional measures, as well as by Borussia Dortmund football club's stance against far-right groups [1][5].

During the 2021 federal election, Dortmund faced challenges in defining its political landscape, with available search results not providing a detailed breakdown of Dortmund-specific results or a direct comparison to the national average. However, the broader political trends in Germany, which saw gains for the SPD (Social Democratic Party) and Greens and losses for the CDU (Christian Democratic Union), likely mirrored the social dynamics in Dortmund to some extent [2].

Detailed electoral data for Dortmund in 2021 reveals an intricate picture. The SPD, while remaining the strongest force in the city, suffered its worst result ever with 23.7% of the vote, losing 10.3 percentage points compared to the 2017 federal election. The CDU achieved its best result with 28.5% in Hombruch, but its worst result was in the North City, where it just came in at 9.2%. The FDP did not enter the Bundestag in Dortmund, coming in at 3.6%, losing almost 6 percentage points compared to the previous election [3].

The AfD significantly increased its vote share in the "Northwards" area, coming in at 25.2% in Scharnhorst (+13.2). The Left achieved one of its best results in the Ruhr region in Dortmund with 11.0% of second votes. Its result in the North City is particularly impressive: 30.9%. The SPD lost the most voters to the AfD (19,200 people) and the dead (7,800 people). The Greens fell to 13.4% in Dortmund, landing just above the state and national averages [4].

The SPD lost significant ground in some districts, such as Eving, where it had its best result with 26.9% but also had the largest losses there with 14.2 percentage points compared to Scharnhorst (24.7%). The Greens had to make significant concessions in the inner city west, where they have their stronghold, with a drop of 9.1 percentage points compared to the last federal election [4].

The AfD's gains in Dortmund are not solely due to vote losses of the traffic light parties, but also to the mobilization of previously non-voting individuals (around 12,700). No party was able to significantly take votes from the AfD, instead it gained around 19,200 votes from the SPD [6].

The BSW, running for the first time in Dortmund, came in at 4.5%, just below the federal average of around 4.9%. The SPD managed to keep its two direct mandates, despite significant losses [5].

In summary, Dortmund faces issues linked to right-wing populism but is actively combatting it through research and institutional measures. The precise data on Dortmund's 2021 federal election results versus national averages is not provided in the current sources. However, the national trends in 2021 favored SPD and Greens over CDU, trends likely mirrored to some extent in Dortmund given its location and social dynamics.

[1] https://www.wdr.de/news/museum-in-dortmund-schutzt-vor-rechts-extremismus-100.html [2] https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/bundestagswahl-2021-in-dortmund-die-ergebnisse-im-einblick-10960908.html [3] https://www.wdr.de/politik/bundestagswahl-2021-in-dortmund-die-ergebnisse-im-einblick-10960908.html [4] https://www.wdr.de/politik/bundestagswahl-2021-in-dortmund-die-ergebnisse-im-einblick-10960908.html [5] https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/bundestagswahl-2021-in-dortmund-die-ergebnisse-im-einblick-10960908.html [6] https://www.wdr.de/politik/bundestagswahl-2021-in-dortmund-die-ergebnisse-im-einblick-10960908.html

  1. The rise of right-wing populism and extremism in Dortmund has impacted not only local politics, but also various social institutions.
  2. Research projects and institutional measures aim to counter the trend of right-wing populism in Dortmund.
  3. Borussia Dortmund football club stands against far-right groups as a means to combat extremism in the city.
  4. The 2021 federal election in Dortmund presented challenges in defining the city's political landscape.
  5. Available search results did not provide a detailed breakdown of Dortmund-specific election results or a direct comparison to the national average.
  6. The broader political trends in Germany during the 2021 election saw gains for the SPD (Social Democratic Party) and Greens and losses for the CDU (Christian Democratic Union).
  7. Detailed electoral data for Dortmund in 2021 revealed an intricate picture, with the SPD experiencing its worst result ever.
  8. The AfD significantly increased its vote share in the "Northwards" area of Dortmund.
  9. The Left achieved one of its best results in the Ruhr region in Dortmund with 11.0% of second votes.
  10. The SPD lost significant ground in some districts, such as Eving, while the Greens had to make significant concessions in the inner city west.
  11. The BSW, running for the first time in Dortmund, came in at 4.5%, just below the federal average.
  12. No party was able to significantly take votes from the AfD in Dortmund.
  13. The AfD's gains in Dortmund were not solely due to vote losses of the traffic light parties.
  14. The SPD managed to keep its two direct mandates despite significant losses.
  15. The precise data on Dortmund's 2021 federal election results versus national averages is not provided in the current sources.
  16. The national trends in 2021 likely mirrored Dortmund's social dynamics to some extent, given its location and social dynamics.
  17. Learning about the political landscape of Dortmund during the 2021 federal election promotes personal growth and education-and-self-development.
  18. Understanding the impact of right-wing populism on local politics in Dortmund is crucial for mindfulness and awareness.
  19. The gains made by the AfD in Dortmund's North City may suggest a desire for change or dissatisfaction with current policies and policy-and-legislation.
  20. Fires in the outskirts of Dortmund have highlighted the importance of emergency services and general-news awareness.
  21. Car accidents remain a significant issue in Dortmund, highlighting the need for education on road safety and productivity at work.
  22. Job-search resources should be utilized to help individuals navigate the ever-evolving career-development landscape in Dortmund.
  23. The role of Borussia Dortmund football club in combatting far-right groups can serve as inspiration for sports-and-football champions-league teams to take a stance against social injustices.
  24. The rise of far-right extremism in Dortmund raises questions about crime-and-justice policies and the need for continued lifelong-learning, skills-training, and goal-setting for a more inclusive society.

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