Alternative for Germany (AfD) & Human behavior
right-wing populist, in parts extreme right-wing political party in Germany
Exchange of blows on Illner: Amann to Chrupalla: "Should stick on a Russian flag"
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
There are also new allegations against Bystron: Kremlin wrote a “manifesto” for the AfD
n-tv.de/politik/Kreml-schrieb-Manifest-fuer-die-AfD-article24904060.html
Björn Höcke doesn't even want to know "Mein Kampf": Trial in Halle: Björn Höcke is on trial in Halle because of the phrase "Everything for Germany" ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100391582/bjoern-hoecke-will-nicht-mal-mein-kampf-kennen-prozess-in-halle.html
Quick Glance: Höcke: Innocent of Using Banned SA Slogan
- AfD politician Björn Höcke asserts his innocence in court regarding the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke explains that he referred to the AfD Sachsen-Anhalt election program and was unaware of the SA slogan.
- He defends his choice of words with a free interpretation and emphasizes his lack of knowledge about the SA slogan.
- The court hints that Höcke might receive a fine without losing his eligibility, based on the current proceedings.
Bundestag on the espionage affair: The AfD "betrays and sells out the German people"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Die-AfD-verraet-und-verkauft-das-deutsche-Volk-article24901744.html
Strategy for the AfD from the Kremlin?: The AfD likes to appear patriotic. But this image is crumbling after the latest espionage allegations ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/kreml-strategiepapier-afd-100.html
Kremlin designed concept to achieve “majority in elections at all levels” for AfD
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251241360/Kreml-entwarf-Konzept-um-fuer-AfD-Mehrheit-bei-Wahlen-auf-allen-Ebenen-zu-erreichen.html
After espionage scandals: expert warns against AfD: It is the second scandal involving the AfD, in which authoritarian regimes are said to be involved ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/26/ist-das-europa-parlament-von-spionage-bedroht-experte-warnt-vor-afd
AfD leader Chrupalla at Miosga: "Everyone who knows me appreciates me": Caren Miosga invites AfD chairman Tino Chrupalla to her show - and he gets a lot of space ...
n-tv.de/politik/Jeder-der-mich-kennt-schaetzt-mich-article24890671.html
Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion
- Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.
- The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.
- Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.
- Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.
The former CDU chairman and candidate for chancellor Armin Laschet accuses the AfD of treason in connection with the current espionage scandal.
Study: Low mood and shift to the right among the younger generation: After coronavirus, other crises are now dampening the mood of teenagers and young adults ...
fr.de/politik/studie-stimmungstief-und-rechtsruck-bei-junger-generation-zr-93027880.html
Germany's far-right AfD party is mired in scandal: After a series of electoral successes in 2023, the party has faced a series of major scandals. Most recently ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/26/germany-s-far-right-afd-party-is-mired-in-scandal_6669641_4.html
Study on young people in Germany: The traffic light parties have created a new generation of protest voters
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AfD members' connections to Russia and China have dominated the headlines for weeks. Today, at the request of the traffic light coalition factions ... Show more
Sunday question on the federal election • Allensbach/FAZ: CDU/CSU 32.5% | SPD 16% | AfD 16% | GREEN 15% | BSW 7% | FDP 6% | THE LEFT 3% | Other 4 ... Show more
Election polls for the Bundestag election - Sunday poll (Election poll, Polls)
Election polls for the Bundestag election - Sunday poll (Election poll, Polls)
AfD Bavaria: Halemba resigns from parliamentary group offices: iDaniel Halemba is under investigation on suspicion of incitement to hatred ...
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Germany arrests staffer at E.U. Parliament over China spying suspicion: The arrest comes amid mounting concern in Europe over Chinese espionage activity.
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/european-parliament-arrest-china-spying-afd/
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
Allegations against AfD politician: Petr Bystron allegedly complained about banknotes being too large
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/parteien/id_100392412/vorwuerfe-gegen-afd-politiker-petr-bystron-soll-sich-ueber-zu-grosse-geldscheine-beschwert-haben.html
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
+++ Livestream +++: This is how the Bundestag debates the AfD's espionage affair: Suspicion of bribes, espionage and corruption: At the request of the traffic ...
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Von Lucke on Krah and Bystron: "The AfD's own victim narrative is becoming too delicate"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Der-AfD-wird-das-eigene-Opfer-Narrativ-zu-heikel-article24899099.html
Payment card for asylum seekers approved by the Federal Council: The payment card for asylum seekers was highly controversial, but nothing now stands in the way ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/bezahlkarte-fuer-asylbewerber-vom-bundesrat-gebilligt-34662754.html
The TV duel between CDU politician Voigt and AfD representative Höcke was initially met with skepticism.
But now half of Germans say they would like to see ... Show more
Every second German wants more TV duels with the AfD - FOCUS online
Every second German wants more TV duels with the AfD - FOCUS online
Study: AfD is the strongest party among young voters - these are the reasons: A new study surprises with its results on the voting behavior of young people: ...
infranken.de/deutschland/studie-afd-ist-staerkste-partei-bei-jungen-waehlern-das-sind-die-gruende-art-5861594
Latest poll: AfD continues to lose popularity, FDP gets poor marks: The latest trend barometer shows that the AfD is continuing to lose popularity and is thus ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/trendbarometer--afd-verliert-weiter-an-zuspruch--fdp-kassiert-miese-noten--34653892.html
RTL/ntv trend barometer: AfD falls to worst value since May 2023: The trend barometer continues to decline for the AfD: the party is moving further and further ...
n-tv.de/politik/AfD-faellt-auf-schlechtesten-Wert-seit-Mai-2023-article24894544.html
Björn Höcke: This is how grotesquely he tries to slow down his process: For the first time, the Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke has to answer in court ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/bjoern-hoecke--so-grotesk-versucht-er--seinen-prozess-auszubremsen-34637188.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
Suspicion of espionage, bribes, corruption: the AfD is under considerable pressure. SPIEGEL editor Ann-Katrin Müller analyzes what the scandals mean for the ... Show more
Incendiary letter to AfD leaders: Clarification now!: AfD officials are calling for complete transparency in the affair surrounding money payments from Russia ...
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According to the latest edition of the "Youth in Germany" study, young Germans have become more pessimistic, mentally unhealthy and politically conservative ... Show more
Study result: Germany's Gen Z is moving further and further to the right politically - FOCUS online
Study result: Germany's Gen Z is moving further and further to the right politically - FOCUS online
China summons German ambassador after spying arrests: The German ambassador to China was summoned by Beijing on Thursday in response to several arrests in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/china-summons-german-ambassador-after-spying-arrests-2024-04-25/
The AfD continues to lose voter favor. But the traffic light is also struggling, with only one party benefiting. 👉 Election poll shows clear trend: defeat for AfD, traffic light party benefits
The AfD is increasingly becoming an alternative against Germany, comments Jan Sternberg.
Espionage and corruption: The AfD, a party of useful idiots: After many escapades and the arrest of his colleague, Maximilian Krah remains the AfD's top ...
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AfD | Petr Bystron: Videos and audio recordings incriminate the politician: The AfD politician Petr Bystron is suspected of having accepted money from sources ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100389840/afd-petr-bystron-videos-und-tonaufnahmen-belasten-den-politiker-.html
Quick Glance: Suspicion of Russian Money Payments: Incriminating Video Recordings of AfD Politician Bystron
- Czech authorities possess incriminating video recordings of AfD politician Petr Bystron receiving packages.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from pro-Moscow channels, supported by audio and video evidence.
- The influence operation of »Voice of Europe« led to money flowing to Kremlin-friendly politicians in the EU.
- Bystron is accused of accepting money, prompting preliminary investigations for alleged bribery.
AfD education policy: How right-wing ideologues could influence schools: What would happen if AfD politicians took power in the ministries of education? ...
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Paid articlePaid AfD politician Krah on accusations against employee: "I won't go in sackcloth and ashes myself"
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Rejection by the Greens and SPD: Party dispute in Cologne over AfD candidate escalates at IHK podium
rundschau-online.de/koeln/koeln-parteienstreit-um-afd-kandidat-bei-ihk-podium-eskaliert-783213
Public prosecutor's office targets Höcke's speeches in Gera: In Halle, Björn Höcke (AfD) is already on trial for using symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist ...
thueringer-allgemeine.de/politik/article242183420/Staatsanwaltschaft-nimmt-Hoeckes-Reden-in-Gera-ins-Visier.html
Suspected espionage: AFD politician's employee arrested: Did an employee of German politician Krah give secret information to China? A suspected Chinese spy has ...
aargauerzeitung.ch/international/mitarbeiter-von-afd-politiker-als-mutmasslicher-china-spion-festgenommen-ld.2610431
Report: Russia is said to have planned AfD strategy with a “manifesto” - Party denies
berliner-zeitung.de/news/bericht-russland-soll-afd-strategie-mit-manifest-geplant-haben-partei-dementiert-li.2209906
Suspicion of espionage, bribes, corruption: the AfD is under considerable pressure. In the middle of it all is the AfD top candidate for the Euro elections: ... Show more
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Minimum wage: Scholz is annoyed with the collective bargaining parties: The person arrested is said to be an employee of the AfD's leading candidate for the ...
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Political scientist: Espionage allegations are unlikely to harm the AfD: Few people will reconsider their attitude towards the party, says political scientist ...
stimme.de/ueberregional/deutschland-welt/politik/inland/politologe-spionage-vorwuerfe-afd-politik-russland-china-art-4913588
Hessian AfD applies for corona committee: There are enough signatures in the state parliament to set up a committee to deal with the pandemic ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/hessische-afd-beantragt-corona-ausschuss-19675671.html
With two exceptions: Germans give Corona policy a good report: Mask requirements, vaccinations, curfews: Hardly a day goes by during the corona pandemic without ...
n-tv.de/politik/Deutsche-stellen-Corona-Politik-ein-gutes-Zeugnis-aus-article24891927.html
Faeser's fake news: In the fight to criminalize the AfD, no propaganda trick is too cheap for the German government. Anti-Semitic attacks are now considered ...
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First on ARD, now on ZDF: Maybrit Illner invites Tino Chrupalla for a discussion: Under the title "Russia, China, espionage - does the AfD represent German ...
tagesspiegel.de/kultur/erst-in-der-ard-nun-im-zdf-maybrit-illner-ladt-tino-chrupalla-zum-gesprach-11566889.html
Bavaria: New investigations against AfD politician Daniel Halemba: The AfD state politician Daniel Halemba is confronted with new allegations: Money laundering ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/daniel-halemba-afd-geldwaesche-sachbeschaedigung-volksverhetzung-100.html
Quick Glance: New Allegations Against AfD MP Halemba
- The Würzburg Public Prosecutor's Office requests the lifting of Daniel Halemba's immunity due to money laundering and other allegations.
- The investigations stem from discoveries during a search at the Teutonia Prag fraternity house.
- Halemba denies the accusations and hopes for dismissal or acquittal.
- The Prosecutor's Office intends to press charges based on suspicion of money laundering and other criminal acts.
Germany sees spike in Chinese and Russian espionage: Six suspected spies have been arrested in quick succession. Security services see links to the war against ...
dw.com/en/germany-sees-spike-in-chinese-and-russian-espionage/a-68901355
The Höcke case: When "Alles für Deutschland" or "Jedem das Seine" are punishable by law
welt.de/geschichte/article251118930/Der-Fall-Hoecke-Wann-Alles-fuer-Deutschland-oder-Jedem-das-Seine-strafbar-sind.html
Federal Public Prosecutor General reports arrest: Krah responds to espionage allegation against AfD employee
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Krah-reagiert-auf-Spionage-Vorwurf-gegen-AfD-Mitarbeiter-article24893515.html
Marco Buschmann in an interview: Protecting the constitutional state from the AfD
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/marco-buschmann-im-interview-den-rechtsstaat-vor-der-afd-schuetzen-19665139.html
Young people are doing poorly, says Klaus Hurrelmann, Germany's best-known generation researcher. Although the pandemic has been overcome, fears ... Show more
Youth study: Young generation is stressed and leans towards the AfD | STERN.de
Youth study: Young generation is stressed and leans towards the AfD | STERN.de
Far-right AfD reels as German lawmakers slam party over espionage and corruption allegations
politico.eu/article/germany-afd-party-russia-china-spy-claims-bundestag/
Crime - More right-wing extremist crimes - Faeser sees the AfD as partly responsible
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
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“Maybrit Illner”: How to make the AfD strong while feeling morally superior: The talk show “Maybrit Illner” on Thursday got out of hand. Talk shows should ...
berliner-zeitung.de/kultur-vergnuegen/maybrit-illner-wie-man-die-afd-stark-macht-und-sich-dabei-moralisch-ueberlegen-fuehlt-li.2209669
Paid articlePaid FBI questioned AfD politician Krah about payments from sources close to the Kremlin
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/fbi-befragte-afd-politiker-krah-zu-zahlungen-aus-kremlnahen-quellen-19659425.html
The BBC would interview Björn Höcke - Katja Hoyer: In Germany, there was a great deal of excitement about the debate between Björn Höcke and Mario Voigt ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/katja-hoyer-natuerlich-wuerde-die-bbc-bjoern-hoecke-interviewen-li.2206970
Diocese of Trier dismisses AfD state politician from church office: The Saarland AfD politician Christoph Schaufert is no longer allowed to sit on a committee of ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/bistum-trier-entlaesst-afd-landespolitiker-aus-kirchenamt-19659640.html
AfD slips to second place in survey in Saxony-Anhalt: In all East German federal states, the AfD is the strongest force in surveys - until now ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251100170/AfD-rutscht-in-Umfrage-in-Sachsen-Anhalt-auf-Platz-zwei.html
Giving “lessons in geopolitics”: AfD and Le Pen argue over status of island: The chairman of the Rassemblement National, Le Pen, is arguing with representatives ...
n-tv.de/politik/AfD-und-Le-Pen-streiten-ueber-Status-von-Insel-article24889858.html
Comment: After years of AfD paralysis: Now democracy is striking back: The AfD has tried to demonstrate the democratic constitutional state for too long ...
augsburger-allgemeine.de/politik/kommentar-nach-jahren-der-afd-schockstarre-jetzt-schlaegt-die-demokratie-zurueck-id70553011.html
Former CSU leader Theo Waigel on parallels between the NSDAP and AfD, the hidden letters of his fallen brother. Read the interview here: “Setting an example”: Theo Waigel wants to revoke AfD man Höcke’s eligibility | STERN.de
Excitement after arrest of Krah employee: Thousands of satellites could make Germany safer
fr.de/politik/china-spionage-afd-maximilian-krah-satelliten-sicherheit-ukraine-russland-putin-zr-93030382.html
Hallervorden poem “Gaza Gaza”: The German Dieter and his overwhelmed despair: “They pledge allegiance to apartheid, from traffic lights to AfD”: popular actor ...
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Paid articlePaid Erfurt alliance calls for AfD candidate Möller to be excluded from the mayoral election
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Paid articlePaid Poll: Black-Red loses majority in Berlin - the biggest loser is the AfD: A coalition of CDU and SPD has been in power in the capital for around a year ...
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BND espionage trial: Lord's Day, beer garden visit, trips to Moscow: An AfD man introduced the two defendants in the BND espionage affair to each other ...
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Paid articlePaid Money laundering and coercion: Investigators are targeting AfD MP Halemba again: He himself expects an acquittal. But the new allegations against the Bavarian ...
n-tv.de/politik/Ermittler-nehmen-AfD-Abgeordneten-Halemba-erneut-ins-Visier-article24887238.html
AfD-affiliated judiciary: The right-wing judges of Gera: The Gera Administrative Court has been creating space for neo-Nazis, NPD and AfD for years ...
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RTL/ntv trend barometer: Greens fall to a six-year low, AfD firmly entrenched: Despite the fact that the annual crime statistics show more crimes ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Gruene-fallen-auf-Sechs-Jahres-Tief-AfD-festgetackert-article24877660.html
Hans-Georg Maaßen: Trouble over video shoot in AfD parliamentary chamber: A YouTube interview with Hans-Georg Maaßen and AfD parliamentary group leader Martin ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/hans-georg-maassen-aerger-um-videodreh-in-afd-fraktionssaal-19659376.html
After an angry outburst in a restaurant: police arrest AfD politician in Thailand
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Polizei-nimmt-AfD-Politiker-in-Thailand-fest-article24875161.html
Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police
- Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.
- Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.
- Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.
- Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.
Insa survey: FDP and SPD win among voters after TV duel: In the first survey since the TV duel between Björn Höcke and CDU politician Mario Voigt ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100386938/insa-umfrage-fdp-und-spd-gewinnen-bei-waehlern-nach-tv-duell.html
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