A journalist of Turkish descent living in Germany raised the question "Should Turkish Germans pack their bags?" on the pro-government website CNN Türk. The journalist highlighted challenges faced by people with Turkish-sounding names in securing housing or employment in Germany. He also noted the rising influence of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has gained support by promoting policies targeting immigrants, including calls to "repatriate" undocumented foreigners. The journalist observed that the AfD is now focusing its attention on residents of Turkish origin, while emphasizing that Turks are now deeply integrated into German society, present in areas such as sports, the economy, art, and gastronomy. Despite the AfD's recent electoral gains in regions like Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, 60 percent of voters still oppose the party. The estimated 3 to 4 million people of Turkish origin in Germany are experiencing a mix of despair and anger, reports Deutsche Welle Türkçe. Some consider closing their businesses and leaving the country, but most are waiting to see how the political situation develops, according to Gökay Sofuoglu, co-president of the Turkish Community in Germany. Sofuoglu, an independent organization representing the Turkish community, called for better protection of minorities, including Jews and LGBTQI individuals, following recent elections. However, his advocacy led to receiving threatening letters, highlighting the growing tensions in the community. The most devout members of the Turkish-German community, often referred to pejoratively in Turkey as "Almanci," may be the most affected if the AfD continues to gain power, according to T24. The far-right party has promised to combat the wearing of the veil and burqa, ban calls to prayer, and reduce public funding for mosques. T24 also highlights Elif Eralp, a 45-year-old lawyer and member of the left-wing Die Linke party, who leads the party's Berlin list and could become the city's next mayor. Eralp lost her public sector nursing job due to her political views, and her mother fled Turkey during the 1980 military coup while she was eight months pregnant. Her father, a doctor and unionist, accompanied them. Also on Die Linke's Berlin list is Betül Havva Yilmaz, a Turkish academic who has lived in Germany for nearly a decade. She decided to settle in Germany during a university stay after learning that she had been dismissed and her Turkish passport revoked as part of a government crackdown on left-wing educators. Her story reflects the broader experiences of many Turkish-Germans navigating both political and personal challenges in their dual cultural identity.