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Alice Weidel
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Alice Weidel is a co-leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party.
Notable Quotes
"a major victory not only for the AfD but also for democracy and the rule of law"View Story →
"a great victory not just for AfD, but also for democracy and the rule of law!"View Story →
"a major victory"View Story →
"a great victory not just for AfD, but also for democracy and the rule of law!"View Story →
"voters had shown that Merz's coalition with the centre left was a total failure and his time was up."View Story →
"Pretty soon, he's going to leave."View Story →
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Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
September 21, 2026Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
September 9, 2026German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
September 6, 2026AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".
February 26, 2026