Schools in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt have barred pupils from undertaking work placements with the regional parliamentary group of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), triggering a row over political neutrality in education.
The restrictions apply to the annual “Girls’ and Boys’ Day” (also known as Zukunftstag), a nationwide initiative that allows students to gain short-term work experience in businesses, public institutions, and political offices.
