AfD Considers Transition to Governance Amid Internal Opposition to CDU Coalition
Daily Monitor
April 24, 2026
AfD Considers Transition to Governance Amid Internal Opposition to CDU Coalition
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to discuss its potential shift from a protest party to a governing party at an upcoming strategic meeting.
The party is contemplating a coalition with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as its primary option for governance. However, political scientist Werner Patzelt notes significant internal resistance, stating that a considerable portion of the membership would perceive such a coalition as a betrayal.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: welt.de