Ulrich Siegmund

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.

The AfD state party congress in North Rhine-Westphalia escalated into open conflict between factions led by Martin Vincentz and Matthias Helferich, involving disputes over voting machines, raised middle fingers, and mutual criminal complaints. The Helferich group blocked list elections, prompting federal mediators to intervene. Ulrich Siegmund announced a 100-day plan for Saxony-Anhalt's AfD election campaign, while the slogan 'Deutsch denken' faced criticism.

The article discusses the CDU's potential split due to a photo and video of Guido Heuer and Ulrich Siegmund, sparking debates about political alliances. The AfD's new program, focusing on Russia alignment and Euro policy, is highlighted, alongside internal conflicts in Bayern between AfD leadership candidates. Podcasts analyze AfD's growth despite challenges.

A photograph from Saxony-Anhalt shows CDU parliamentary group leader Guido Heuer and AfD top candidate Ulrich Siegmund sharing a microphone during a podium discussion, sparking political debate. Gordon Repinski advocates for substantive discourse over symbolic confrontations, while AfD's Hans-Thomas Tillschneider rejects CDU cooperation and frames Heuer's approach as 'voter fraud.'