AfD Representatives Vote Against Proposal to Condemn Putin
Germany's main opposition party, the AfD, has decided not to condemn Russia in its manifesto. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Germany's leading right-wing party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has decisively voted against including a condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict in its 2025 election manifesto.
Delegates convened in Riesa, Germany, on Saturday to outline the platform for the snap parliamentary elections set for next month.
Bundestag member Albrecht Glaser proposed a motion to accuse Russia of failing to protect civilians in Ukraine and asserted that the “AfD condemns the behavior of President Putin and once again calls on all warring parties to propose an immediate ceasefire and hold peace talks.”
However, news channel N-tv reported that 69% of the delegates voted against the motion. According to the draft program approved by party leadership, the conflict is only briefly mentioned. It states, “the war in Ukraine has disturbed the European peaceful order,” as per Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
The draft indicates that the AfD “sees Ukraine’s future as a neutral state outside of NATO and the EU,” and advocates for the restoration of “undisturbed trade” with Russia.
Renowned for its anti-immigration position, the AfD currently ranks as the second-most popular party in Germany, according to polls. The party frequently faces accusations of echoing Russian narratives concerning the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The AfD has denied claims that it is 'pro-Russian,’ asserting that ongoing military support for Kiev and sanctions on Russian trade and energy exports contradict German national interests.
In a recent discussion with tech billionaire Elon Musk, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel contended that the EU has forsaken diplomatic approaches in favor of a perilous confrontation with Russia, warning that the conflict could “escalate big time towards a nuclear exchange.”
The upcoming early elections were called after the collapse of Germany’s ruling three-party coalition in late 2024, stemming from disputes over the budget.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
Delegates convened in Riesa, Germany, on Saturday to outline the platform for the snap parliamentary elections set for next month.
Bundestag member Albrecht Glaser proposed a motion to accuse Russia of failing to protect civilians in Ukraine and asserted that the “AfD condemns the behavior of President Putin and once again calls on all warring parties to propose an immediate ceasefire and hold peace talks.”
However, news channel N-tv reported that 69% of the delegates voted against the motion. According to the draft program approved by party leadership, the conflict is only briefly mentioned. It states, “the war in Ukraine has disturbed the European peaceful order,” as per Deutsche Presse-Agentur.
The draft indicates that the AfD “sees Ukraine’s future as a neutral state outside of NATO and the EU,” and advocates for the restoration of “undisturbed trade” with Russia.
Renowned for its anti-immigration position, the AfD currently ranks as the second-most popular party in Germany, according to polls. The party frequently faces accusations of echoing Russian narratives concerning the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The AfD has denied claims that it is 'pro-Russian,’ asserting that ongoing military support for Kiev and sanctions on Russian trade and energy exports contradict German national interests.
In a recent discussion with tech billionaire Elon Musk, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel contended that the EU has forsaken diplomatic approaches in favor of a perilous confrontation with Russia, warning that the conflict could “escalate big time towards a nuclear exchange.”
The upcoming early elections were called after the collapse of Germany’s ruling three-party coalition in late 2024, stemming from disputes over the budget.
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
