The Alternative for Germany has announced that it will withdraw its support for Maximilian Krah, the party’s top candidate, in an effort to heal the rift within the party. Despite this decision, Krah and his supporters remain committed to their cause.
The expulsion of Krah from the group was seen as necessary due to a series of scandals, suspicions, and controversial statements made by him during the campaign. Krah had faced criticism for his statements and campaign appearances, including his comment in an Italian newspaper suggesting that not all members of the Nazi SS were criminals. His expulsion was also seen as a response to allegations of spying for China and concerns about reputational damage to the party.
Despite internal turmoil, the AfD achieved a strong performance in the European elections, coming in second with 15.9% of the vote. The party leadership acknowledged the need for internal reviews and improvements to decision-making processes to prevent similar situations in the future.
With Krah removed from the group, the AfD aims to rejoin the Identity and Democracy (ID) parliamentary group. The new head of the delegation emphasized the importance of closer ties with the party and avoiding a repeat of Krah’s independent actions in
