The AfD is ruthlessly conducting its European election campaign without its leading candidate for the European votes.
German Federal States
During Easter, the AfD had one direction which was going upward. The far-right party anticipated becoming prime minister in the state polls of Saxony and Thuringia in the autumn. A potential chancellor candidate, Alice Weidel (45), was also considered seriously. However, just two weeks before...
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China intelligence operations, Russia's coal trade, Höcke's fiasco - plus an SS scandal; leading European candidate Maximilian Krah (47) is unfazed. The AfD party's support has declined following Easter (currently at 17%). One individual remains unaffected by this: scandal-plagued Krah himself....
German Federal States
After the resignation of their leading EU candidate Maximilian Krah from the AfD federal executive and his prohibition from participating in the election campaign, the party is faced with a crisis.
German Federal States
The controversy surrounding the AfD continues unabated. Their top EU candidate, Maximilian Krah, has caused another stir by discussing National Socialism in an interview.
Technology
Björn Höcke, a controversial AfD leader from Thuringia, may face expulsion from his party. Local fellow party members are demanding his removal due to his provocative behavior.
Culture
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the heat of the European election campaign, with discussions on espionage and anti-constitutionalism arising, as well as recurring threats, such as in Miesbach.
German Federal States
Election posters in Thuringia ahead of the local elections on May 26 feature an image of right-wing politician Björn Höcke (52), accompanied by the phrase: "I'm supporting the authentic option for the Saalfeld-Rudolstadt district." These posters differ from the standard AfD blue design and omit...
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