Alice Weidel

The AfD's largest state chapter in Northrhine-Westphalia faces an open power struggle as the Helferich faction attempts to sabotage list elections. Landeschef Martin Vincentz legally challenges Alice Weidel, while the party's ties to far-right figures and ignored internal conflict rules are scrutinized.

Jens Spahn's resignation as Fraktionschef prompts Friedrich Merz to seek a new parliamentary group leader, potentially reshaping the Union cabinet. Candidates like Thorsten Frei, Alexander Dobrindt, and Carsten Linnemann are under discussion. Meanwhile, CDU's Daniel Peters warns against prolonged personnel debates amid the election campaign.

The AfD's federal party congress in Erfurt marked a power shift, with Alice Weidel and Björn Höcke dominating the federal executive committee. Tino Chrupalla faced a setback in re-election, while Sebastian Münzenmaier's network secured majorities for Weidel. The party's female representation remains at 12 percent, and the European party family 'Europa Souveräner Nationen' faces a potential ban.

The German cabinet approves the 2027 federal budget, with SPD leader Lars Klingbeil defending significant debts as a success. Critics like Union's Fritz Güntzler condemn the budget's reliance on financial tricks, including CO2 reserve adjustments, while Alice Weidel emerges as a key figure in the AfD's leadership shift.

The AfD has reaffirmed its ambition to govern Germany, stating it is ready to govern after strong polling gains. The party has strengthened its hardline leadership despite scrutiny from domestic intelligence agencies.

The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel states the party is ready to govern following strong polling gains.

Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clashed with police in Erfurt, Germany, during demonstrations against the conservative Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Police reported over 30,000 attendees and approximately 100 law violations, primarily graffiti, while AfD re-elected its co-leaders during a delayed party conference. Antifascist groups criticized AfD's policies and claimed the protests aimed to block the party's convention.

Thousands protested against Germany’s far-right AfD party during its annual conference in Erfurt, where leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected. The AfD highlighted its growing influence in national polls and criticized mainstream rivals, while protesters blocked access to the event.

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party re-elected its leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla at a national convention in Erfurt, despite protests and clashes with police. The event coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi Party meeting nearby, drawing criticism and large demonstrations against the AfD, which has seen rising political support but faces calls for a ban.

Riot police clashed with protesters in Erfurt, Germany, as the far-right AfD held its biennial national conference. Thousands of police were deployed to manage 20,000 protesters attempting to block roads and prevent AfD delegates from attending. The party is expected to re-elect Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders ahead of regional elections where AfD could gain state-level power for the first time.

Thousands of protesters in Germany opposed the far-right AfD party during its annual congress in Erfurt. The AfD's co-leader claimed the protests would strengthen the party, which is currently Germany's most popular according to polling and aims to win upcoming state elections. Opposition groups and other political parties have sought to block the AfD from federal government roles.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) held a national convention in Erfurt to elect leaders, with protesters clashing with police. The event coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi Party meeting, drawing criticism. AfD aims to extend the terms of leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla and seeks to gain a majority in an upcoming Saxony-Anhalt election.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party held a national convention in Erfurt to elect leaders, with protesters clashing with police. The event coincided with the 100-year anniversary of a Nazi Party meeting nearby, drawing criticism over symbolism. AfD aims to extend the terms of leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla and seeks to capitalize on government unpopularity ahead of a state election in Saxony-Anhalt.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where it aims to secure a significant vote share. The party, which achieved its best national result in 2023, is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla while facing protests and concerns over its governance capabilities.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum, capitalizing on government unpopularity and aiming for power in eastern regional elections. The party seeks a 40% vote share in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 election, with aspirations to lead a state government for the first time, despite mainstream parties refusing cooperation and security concerns.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a convention to extend the leadership of Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, following their strong 2024 national election performance. The party aims to secure 40% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt's September 6 state election, potentially gaining power in Germany's eastern regions, while mainstream parties maintain a 'firewall' against collaboration.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining momentum as it prepares for regional elections in eastern Germany, aiming to secure a significant political foothold. The party, now the largest opposition force nationally, seeks to win a majority in Saxony-Anhalt and potentially Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, despite mainstream parties refusing to collaborate with it.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding a convention to extend its leaders' terms and is aiming for a significant vote share in upcoming regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The party faces opposition from mainstream parties, who refuse to cooperate, and security concerns if it gains power, but AfD claims it can govern effectively.

The AfD's federal party convention in Erfurt faces major external protests, while Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are re-elected as co-chairs without opposition. Although Björn Höcke does not run for office, his close associate is expected to join the executive board, and his agenda item on the Unvereinbarkeitsliste (incompatibility list) raises concerns. Bodo Ramelow of the Left Party condemns violent protests against the event.

Die AfD bereitet sich auf einen Bundesparteitag mit erwarteten Massenprotesten vor. Die Parteispitze aus Alice Weidel und Tino Chrupalla könnte aufgrund interner Machtkämpfe in mehreren Bundesländern bei der Wiederwahl auf Widerstand stoßen. Ein Antrag zur Abschaffung der Unvereinbarkeitsliste für Ex-Rechtsextreme und Verjährungsfristen wird diskutiert, den die Parteispitze verhindern will. Zudem wird die neue 'Akademie Schwarz-Rot-Gold' vorgestellt, die Parteimitglieder auf Regierungsämter vorbereitet.

German political leaders are opposing Volkswagen's plan to cut 100,000 jobs and close four plants, citing economic challenges and political risks. The move highlights tensions between VW's management and its supervisory board, which includes politicians and unions, amid growing pressure on Germany's manufacturing sector and coalition government.

A photo from 2020 shows AfD politician Martin Reichardt giving a Hitler salute during a membership handover ceremony. The AfD dismisses the image as a 'joke' but faces contradictions in their timeline. The article also highlights internal AfD divisions over racist statements and Stasi-related connections.

The AfD's international alliance faces potential prohibition as its European faction 'Europa der souveränen Nationen' risks losing its party status. The article discusses leadership changes within the AfD, including Stephan Möller's candidacy, and highlights the party's recent Russia trip and Vladimir Putin's public praise.