The co-leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel, have announced that Weidel will be the party's candidate for chancellor in the upcoming federal elections. This decision, made on September 27, 2024, marks a significant step in the party's preparations for the elections scheduled for September 2025.
While this agreement positions Weidel as the frontrunner, her candidacy is not yet confirmed. She will need the support of party members during the AfD's conference set for March 2025. Weidel previously ran as a joint candidate alongside Chrupalla in the last federal election, and her nomination is widely anticipated within the party.
The outcome of the AfD's internal elections could have implications for Germany's political landscape, especially given the party's rising influence in recent years. A successful nomination for Weidel might further solidify the AfD's presence in the Bundestag and affect coalition dynamics in the next government.
Source: dw.com, September 27, 2024