![This is how the Sonneberg branch of the AfD is campaigning for the suspected candidate Alexander...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/31/302814/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/an-afd-politician-allegedly-shouted-hail-hitler-and-sieg-heil.webp)
In Sonneberg, an AfD city council member is under investigation for displaying symbols and using slogans of unconstitutional and terrorist groups (Section 86a of the German Criminal Code). The police have confirmed to BILD that they are investigating this individual due to their alleged...
Calendar-Sheet![Thuringian AfD state leader Björn Höcke shows himself to be a bad loser after the local elections](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/30/300064/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/hocke-abruptly-seeks-to-challenge-the-election-outcome.webp)
Thuringia's AfD, headed by state leader Björn Höcke (52), is set to contest the district election in Saalfeld-Rudolstadt. Could this signal a resurgence of the party's internal power struggle?
Hot-Topics![The public prosecutor's office will not investigate Cathy Hummels](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/21/279680/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/cathy-hummels-will-not-face-any-investigations.webp)
A foolish slogan and much enthusiasm, yet it won't result in any legal ramifications for Cathy Hummels (36). Prosecutors won't be examining the situation as the broadcaster proclaimed "Everything for Germany".
Culture![Der AfD-Landtagsabgeordnete Mario Kumpf wurde beim Einkaufen geschlagen – nicht aber, weil er...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/28/296756/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/revealing-details-on-the-assault-against-the-afd-member.webp)
Lately, German political figures have faced recurring assaults such as spitting and severe beatings on the streets.
Culture![AfD-Politiker Leif-Erik Holm (53) bei „Hart aber fair“](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/28/294770/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/controversial-debate-about-afd-s-ss-related-slogan.webp)
AfD politician Leif-Erik Holm (53) assaulted the CDU/CSU parties with a vicious cocktail of falsehoods during his appearance on Louis Klamroth's (34) show "Hart aber fair."
Technology![Die AfD legte bei der Thüringer Kommunalwahl teilweise kräftig zu, doch ihr Chef Björn Höcke...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/293398/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/alternative-freedom-party-achieves-progress-yet-suffers-notable-losses-with-hocke.webp)
Does the AfD face a Höcke issue? The regional elections in Thuringia on Sunday were the initial significant assessment of public sentiment for the German super election year.
Culture![Der nächste Rückschlag für Björn Höcke (52, AfD) – er wurde von Parteirebellen vorgeführt](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/27/293231/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/hocke-steps-down-from-the-afd-party.webp)
Initially, Karlheinz Frosch (73) managed to clinch three court victories against the Thuringian AfD. Now, he has stepped down from the state parliamentary group as well as the party. His aim was to overcome Björn Höcke (52), a far-right leader and state head, who was recently outsmarted by his...
Culture![AfD-Rechtsaußen Björn Höcke (52) mit seinem Partei-Vize Stefan Möller (49, links) im Thüringer...](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/26/290071/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/deputy-for-hocke-fails.webp)
This past summer, Björn Höcke, a fellow on the right, celebrated being the first local council member for Germany's AfD party. However, in the initial evaluation for the significant German election season, he has experienced losses. In 13 recent district council elections in Thuringia (1.7...
Calendar-Sheet![Gefälschte CDU-Plakate in Leipzig aufgetaucht](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/26/288965/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/in-leipzig-false-cdu-posters-are-urging-support-for-a-caliphate.webp)
In Leipzig, the CDU plans to file criminal charges as a result of numerous fake posters adorned with the party's logo appearing, not only in this city but also in other areas of Saxony. These posters encourage the establishment of a caliphate and display other controversial statements.
Calendar-Sheet![Jetzt muss AfD-Chefin Weidel (l.) den Wahlkampf schmeißen](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/25/288167/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/the-way-the-afd-now-conceals-scandals.webp)
The AfD is ruthlessly conducting its European election campaign without its leading candidate for the European votes.
German Federal States![Laut neuester INSA-Umfrage wollen 13 Prozent der Brandenburger das Wagenknecht-Bündnis wählen](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/25/287825/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/wagenknecht-is-amassing-a-13-following-in-this-region.webp)
Weird occurrences in Schwedt an der Oder: a West German with Arab ancestry starts an anti-refugee group. And 13% of the residents intend to cast their ballots for her.
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