Maaßen is open to working with the AfD. “It doesn’t matter who votes for him, what matters is what is made,” Maaßen said of AfD candidate Scholz.

The Union of Values considers firewalls to be undemocratic. We are ready to work with anyone who wants to, Maaussen told the German Press Agency. He does not categorically rule out approval for AfD bills and has shown himself open to support.