Alice Weidel: The unlikely leader driving the far-right AfD to new heights
The party, second in the polls ahead of the February elections, closes ranks with its candidate following Musk’s support. It is seeking to square the circle: normalization without deradicalization
Alice Weidel, German Far Right's Unlikely Hope For Chancellor
As someone born in West Germany who is openly gay and has a non-German partner, Alice Weidel is in some ways a surprising choice as the far-right AfD's candidate for chancellor ahead of February elections.
Elon Musk and far-right German leader Alice Weidel endorse each other in interview
Musk tested the boundaries of foreign election interference, hosting AfD co-leader Alice Weidel for a livestream interview on X.
Alice Weidel's chancellery bid: AfD eyes Nord Stream reboot
Alice Weidel, leader of the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD), has been officially nominated as the party's candidate for chancellor in the Bundestag elections, which will take place on 23 February.
Germany's far-right AfD launches Weidel as candidate for chancellor
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday unanimously elected party co-chair Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor in February's parliamentary elections, as thousands gathered outside to protest the far-right,
Nazi grandfather, Sri Lankan wife: Alice Weidel, the ‘moderate’ face of the German far-Right
The AfD co-leader is to join Elon Musk for a livestreamed discussion on his platform X in an attempt to boost her group’s popularity
Elon Musk praises Alice Weidel's far-right AfD in X chat
Germany's far-right chancellor candidate was granted an audience with billionaire Elon Musk — albeit online and audio only. The meandering conversation may not have helped Alice Weidel as much as she hoped,
How radical is AfD chancellor candidate Weidel?
For Alice Weidel, it is the highlight of her political career so far: on Saturday, the delegates at the AfD national party conference unanimously
Who is Alice Weidel, the German far-right leader that Elon Musk will interview?
Elon Musk is set to interview Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD, on his platform X. Known for her provocative rhetoric and contradictions — an LGBTQ+ advocate in a party opposing same
Germany's far-right AfD co-leader Alice Weidel vows to 'close borders completely'
After being elected to represent Germany's far-right AfD party in Germany's upcoming snap election, Alice Weidel addresses supporters, vowing to 'close borders completely' if elected chancellor.
Germany's AfD names Alice Weidel as chancellor candidate ahead of February election
AfD national chairwoman Alice Weidel in Riesa and Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa via AP)
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Germany’s AfD Commits to Mass Deportations and ‘Remigration’ Policy Ahead of February National Elections
A former EU official is accused of suggesting the European Union could try to annul Germany’s election results if the ...
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Protests begin ahead of far-right AfD rally in eastern Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ...
Musk says ‘only AfD can save Germany’ in talk with German populist leader
Tech billionaire Elon Musk held a live interview with the leader of Germany's hard-right Alternative for Germany party on ...
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Germany's AfD investigated over 'deportation ticket' flyers in Karlsruhe
The AfD in the German city of Karlsruhe has been posting fake ‘deportation tickets’ to voters, including those with a ...
Neo-Nazis? Anti-immigrants? What you need to know about AfD, Elon Musk's favourite German party
Discover how the AfD, Germany's right-wing populist party, with its hardline migration policies and controversial leadership ...
Protesters throw fireworks at police during AfD election campaign launch
Demonstrations mar two-day gathering of German far-Right party to formally nominate Alice Weidel as their candidate for ...