Eastern Germany's youth movement rebelling against the far-right.
in the federal election back in September, it remains the strongest political force in the east, particularly in the states of Saxony and Thuringia.
Located in the latter state, Gera is one of many cities in the grips of this. With around 93,000 inhabitants, the city mostly makes headlines due to its high numbers of AfD voters, rather than with its youth-led countermovement. German photographer Benjamin Werner wanted to change this.
One evening, Benjamin stumbled across a concert in the middle of Gera square full of brightly dressed young performers sharing the same enthusiasm and energy."This evening stuck with me," he says."I wanted to explore the minds of the left-wing youth of this city further.
Not really; it's only when older generations draw attention to it. Rents and wages are most the present [issues]. Transgender rights, climate crisis, more vegetarians, egoism and the focus on cars. I believe that at some point, karma will give back what everyone deserves. The older ones should also think of the future of the younger ones and not just theirs. More sustainability, climate change and equal pay between Eastern and Western Germany.There used to be more people here.
I think the east goes from one bad image to another — corona deniers, for example. The media [attacks] it every time, and rightly so. But this way, we never leave this image behind. Despite the strong right-wing scene, there is also enough resistance and people who actively defend themselves against it. The unfiltered view of reality. You're less biased, and you have the most energy in your life.
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