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Germany’s AfD accuses Chancellor Merz of election fraud as it bids to reform image

News RoomBy News RoomJuly 7, 2025
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Alice Weidel Accuses法则_politics踬 by Refutes election claims: A party caught in the crosshairs of electoral fraud

By Alice Weidel, the co-chair of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has asserting another height of accusations against Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling for electoral fraud and avoiding proof of contrived challenges. The AfD, once the smallest party in the Bundestag (holding just 151 seats), now appears to be taking even stronger measures, despite not gaining momentum on the political field.

Weidel, who heads the AfD, called into press conference after a closed-door meeting the weekend, emphasizing that the party is “twice as strong” as the previous year, whose figure peaked at 124 seats. Despite the party’s overwhelming support for left-leaning policies, critics argue that the AfD remains remote from forming a significant political stance, particularly considering that none of the other parties in the Bundestag are approaching support from other parties with similar intent.

Moreover, Weidel expressed that contrary to previous claims by Merz, the AfD has not made any promising statements about campaign trail commitments. Instead, Merz refused to close the borders, and seemed to focus on immigration negotiations, as he targeted those concerns every day during the crucial snap election. This shift from political continuity to another campaign focus highlights a alarming lack of stability within the AfD.

In the aftermath of the parties’ meeting, Weidel criticized Merz for renegating on critical promises, particularly the campaign trail obligations. A video accompanying the keynote revealed that Weidel hinted at plans to tighten border controls, despite the party’s push for more reasonable and progressive positions. The视频 also emphasized a clear departure from the previous rhetoric, consistent with the increasing scrutiny of AfD positions, particularly regarding migration policy and tax cuts.

The AfD is seeking to establish a new code of conduct, tentatively outlining its values to maintain its image as a relatively moderate party. This move may appeal to other parties in the Bundestag, though it could also signal a change of pace once it enters the legislative process.

The AfD’s efforts to simplify its image have drawn mixed reactions within the political circle. Semig世 widely considers the party’s gross inconsistencies and partisan slanders against its cuts as “right-wing extremism,” potentially putting it under surveillance. However, as the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has declared the AfD to be an extremist group seeking “democracy,” its image becomes increasingly Vulnerable to further scrutiny.

Significantly, the AfD does not seem to have generated any seats in the Bundestag, a situation that may change in the next federal election. As the party traditionally centers on conservative values, its struggle with partisanship and party links is likely to remain intense. However, the ongoing efforts to reconcile its diverse policy positions with a relatively negligible political base could pave the way for a new chapter in the AfD’s political history.

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