Controversy in Germany: End to the installation of 'memorial stones' for Holocaust victims as CDU adopts a far-right proposal

The city of Heidenau in Saxony has voted to ban the future installation of 'Stolpersteine', the commemorative brass plaques honoring Holocaust victims. This decision was passed by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) council members, who supported a proposal from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Supporters claimed the plaques pose a tripping hazard, sparking intense backlash from Jewish leaders and raising concerns about the integrity of the 'firewall' policy that prohibits mainstream parties from collaborating with the AfD.