The Thuringian Parliament’s Justice Committee is set to hold a hearing on a potential ban of the AfD party, featuring an unusual roster of experts including comedian Hape Kerkeling and international politicians. Scheduled for September 30, the hearing aims to…
The singing of the East German national anthem at an AfD event in Dessau-Roßlau has sparked a debate on the legacy of the DDR, coinciding with the upcoming state elections. During a recent AfD event, co-chair Tino Chrupalla called for…
An AfD event in Saxony-Anhalt, featuring party leader Tino Chrupalla, has sparked significant backlash due to controversial remarks made by cabaret artist Uwe Steimle. During the event, Steimle sang the East German national anthem, prompting criticism from various political figures…
The NRW AfD party congress was disrupted by a blockade from radical factions, prompting serious allegations from state leader Vincentz against federal chair Weidel. The congress faced significant interruptions due to actions from radical elements within the party, which have…
Saxony-based cabaret artist Uwe Steimle made inflammatory comments regarding Chancellor Merz during an AfD event, leading to a criminal investigation. During a recent event featuring AfD politicians Ulrich Siegmund and Tino Chrupalla, Uwe Steimle expressed violent fantasies directed at Chancellor…
Historian Hubertus Knabe has condemned the appropriation of the East German national anthem by members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party during a recent gathering. Knabe contextualizes this event within the broader political landscape, highlighting the troubling convergence of…
Kabarettist Uwe Steimle’s recent comments at an AfD event, which included violent imagery directed at political figures, have raised significant concerns regarding societal discourse. During the event, Steimle suggested that political leaders Friedrich Merz and Angela Merkel should be ‘put…
Karl Graf von Stauffenberg, grandson of the World War II resistance figure Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, has criticized comedian Uwe Steimle for comments made at an AfD event, which he claims trivialize the Nazi regime. Steimle questioned the absence…
Germany’s opposition to EU import restrictions on Russian fish raises questions about its credibility in Ukraine policy. Despite advocating for the maintenance of a low price cap on Russian oil, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s support for the fishing industry…
At a summer press conference, Friedrich Merz expressed cautious optimism about the government’s progress while acknowledging ongoing challenges within his party. Merz stated that he is not fully satisfied with the current state of affairs, emphasizing that the government is…
