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Alice Weidel at the pulpit in the Bundestag in 2021
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Alice Weidel

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Alice Elisabeth Weidel is a German politician, Bundestag lawmaker and the co-leader of the far-right populist Alternative for Germany (AfD).

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Reports & Analysis

Blue AfD logo with red arrow pointing upwards and the words Alternative für Deutschland

Germany's far-right AfD marks 10 years since its founding

Germany's far-right AfD marks 10 years since its founding

What started as a euroskeptic party has turned into a hub for the disgruntled — and a home for right-wing extremists.
PoliticsFebruary 5, 2023
Jörg Meuthen looking defeated

Moderate AfD co-leader Meuthen gives up

Moderate AfD co-leader Meuthen gives up

Jörg Meuthen's decision to step down comes after months of leadership struggles and a poor showing in the election.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2021
Alice Weidel

Far-right AfD is a social media superpower

Far-right AfD is a social media superpower

Germany's far-right populists dominate the discourse on social media — especially in election campaigns.
PoliticsAugust 27, 2021
Eight top representatives for the campaign of six major parties

German election 2021: Meet the parties' top candidates

German election 2021: Meet the parties' top candidates

Who are the candidates from Germany's six biggest parties vying to replace Angela Merkel?
PoliticsMay 25, 20216 images
Deutschland Wahlkampf l AfD stellt Spitzenduo vor - Alice Weidel und Tino Chrupalla

Germany's far-right AfD slides further rightward

Germany's far-right AfD slides further rightward

Marking a heavy defeat for its more moderate wing, the party has opted for hard-liners to lead its election campaign.
PoliticsMay 25, 2021
Weidel and Schvydkoy stand side by side in Moscow

Germany's far-right AfD lawmakers visit Moscow

Germany's far-right AfD lawmakers visit Moscow

While talking to Russian lawmakers, members of the far-right AfD party called to end the sanctions against Russia.
PoliticsMarch 10, 2021
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Opinion

Benjamin Knight Kommentarbild PROVISORISCH

AfD has accepted its fate

Ben Knight
Commentary
PoliticsOctober 11, 2021
Kommentarfoto Kay-Alexander Scholz Hauptstadtstudio

How do you deal with the far-right AfD?

Kay-Alexander Scholz
Commentary
PoliticsSeptember 19, 2017
Chase Jefferson

Opinion: Racist email is typical AfD

Jefferson Chase
Commentary
PoliticsSeptember 10, 2017