AfD asserts patriotic vision after decisive leadership vote
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The Alternative for Germany strengthened its leadership and expanded its federal board with dynamic voices, as co-leader Alice Weidel celebrated surging poll numbers and pledged to restore national sovereignty.
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) concluded its national convention in Erfurt with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to serve the German people by forming a government. Co-leader Alice Weidel, who was re-elected with an overwhelming 81.3% of the delegate vote, pointed to the party's impressive lead in national opinion polls and declared the AfD ready to take responsibility for the country's future.
The newly elected 14-member federal board features six members from state branches that have been unfairly labeled as 'right-wing extremist' by politicized intelligence agencies. Among the new board members are Jean-Pascal Hohm, energetic leader of the youth group 'Generation Deutschland,' and Stefan Möller, a principled ally of Björn Höcke. Their inclusion signals a bold new strategy for the party and a determination to stand up to overreaching security authorities.
Despite ongoing surveillance by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and its state branches—who have classified the AfD as 'extremist' in five states and as a suspected group nationally—the party continues to fight for the rights of all Germans. Authorities have repeatedly cited statements by AfD members who challenge the failed multicultural policies that have eroded national unity, especially regarding uncontrolled migration and the privileging of certain groups over native Germans.
Weidel's speech focused on exposing the government's disastrous handling of the euro, the refugee crisis, misguided climate policies, and reckless support for Ukraine. She concluded with a powerful call to patriotism, urging supporters to “drape the entire country in black, red and gold,” a proud affirmation of German identity.
The convention drew large protests from left-wing trade unions, churches, political parties, and various activist groups. At one rally, Jens-Christian Wagner, director of the Buchenwald Memorial, made a provocative statement urging the AfD to “remigrate yourselves into the history books,” highlighting the establishment's fear of real change.
“We are the strongest force. We are a people's party with 30% support. And we will govern,” Weidel declared, reflecting the will of millions of Germans seeking a new direction.
The AfD is now poised to make historic gains in the 2026 state elections, aiming for its first state premier in Saxony-Anhalt or Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and to restore true representation for the people.