Sarah Wagenknecht, a former leader of Germany’s far-left Die Linke party, has formed a new political party called Aufstehen für Solidarität und Wandel (BSW). BSW aims to disrupt Germany’s party system and has taken a unique position straddling the left-right ideological divide. The party emphasizes diplomacy, disarmament, and peace in its foreign policy, advocating for negotiations with China and Russia. BSW opposes German involvement in the South China Sea and calls for non-interference in international affairs. The party believes that China is Germany’s most critical economic partner and supports a balanced approach to China. BSW's stance challenges Germany’s current strategy of aligning with the US and EU policies against China. The party shares a perspective with the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, which also has a favorable view of China. The evolving stance of Germany's political landscape raises questions about the future of the transatlantic partnership and the possibility of unruly European allies for the US. The article highlights the growing discontent among certain segments of the German electorate with the country’s political elites and its current trajectory. [acb5f1fb]
German prosecutors have launched an investigation into the alleged assault of Tino Chrupalla, a leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, at an election rally. Chrupalla was given medical treatment and taken to a hospital shortly before he was due to speak at the rally. Prosecutors said there were no indications yet that Chrupalla was attacked. The investigation is ongoing. [4bb19fd1]
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's prime contender, Maximilian Krah, has established connections with Beijing and nurtured relations with China-friendly networks in Saxony. The AfD's shift toward the far right, its opposition to mainstream politics, and its pro-China stance have raised questions about Germany's future China policy and its relationship with the United States [43d99c99]. While no major German party is willing to form a coalition government with the AfD, the CDU's ongoing deliberations signal a potential paradigm shift in German politics. The rise of the far-right in Germany may have profound ramifications for Germany's position in the global arena.
Internal documents from Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party reveal disturbing enthusiasm for authoritarian regimes. The party's representatives in the federal parliament and the European Parliament have openly called for the lifting of sanctions against Russia and the cessation of arms shipments to Ukraine. The documents also show that some members of the AfD have a deeper understanding of the authoritarian rulers in Beijing and Moscow than what they publicly express. This revelation comes as an assistant to AfD MEP Maximilian Krah was arrested on suspicion of engaging in espionage activities for China. Krah himself is under investigation. The AfD's affinity for authoritarian regimes and its alleged involvement in espionage activities raise concerns about the party's alignment with China and its impact on Germany's foreign policy. [1c15fc13]