The AfD is set to redefine its stance on extremism during its congress in Erfurt this weekend.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is holding its congress in Erfurt, where delegates will elect a new federal board. Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla are expected to retain their leadership roles, despite discussions about a potential single leadership model. The party is focused on stability ahead of crucial elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which could be historic for the AfD.

Key discussions will include a controversial proposal to revise the party’s incompatibility list, specifically targeting the Greens as an ‘anti-German organization.’ Additionally, the youth wing, Generation Deutschland, seeks greater influence within the federal board. The congress is anticipated to face significant opposition from counter-demonstrators.