The original article in German (by the German newspaper Handelsblatt - here is an archived version)
Georg Maier, the interior minister of the German state of Thuringia, announced that he has evidence suggesting possible espionage activities carried out by Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the interests of Russia. As the German business-focused newspaper Handelsblatt reports, Maier’s concerns are shared by Marc Henrichmann, chair of the Bundestag committee overseeing intelligence services, and his deputy, Konstantin von Notz.
According to Maier, AfD consistently uses parliamentary inquiries to gather information about Germany’s critical infrastructure — from transport networks and water supply to digital systems and the energy sector. In Thuringia alone, the party submitted 47 such inquiries over the past year, and their nature, the minister said, has become increasingly detailed. Similar inquiries are being filed at the federal level, which, in Maier’s view, raises suspicions of possible coordination. AfD appears particularly interested in data concerning police IT systems, counter-drone technologies, and the equipment of civil protection and healthcare services.
“It gives the impression that AfD is acting on the Kremlin’s orders in its inquiries,” Maier said.
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Von Notz also adds that AfD “harms Germany by deliberately becoming a mouthpiece for dictators and spreading their narratives in society and parliaments.” He noted that the heads of Germany’s intelligence agencies have long warned about Russia’s use of extremist forces and “specific individuals” in pursuit of its interests.
The latest accusations were prompted by the planned trip to Moscow by Markus Frohnmaier, deputy head of AfD’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag. Martin Huber, secretary general of the Christian Social Union (CSU), urged AfD leadership to cancel the visit, warning that otherwise it could be regarded as treason. Frohnmaier responded that he “serves solely the interests of Germany.”
Interior Minister Maier emphasized that the issue goes beyond a single trip, warning that AfD poses “a threat to Germany’s security” because it rejects democratic principles and leans toward an authoritarian model. He said the party spreads disinformation, undermines trust in institutions, and cooperates with far-right organizations and “foreign enemies of democracy.”
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Idk libs maybe you should fucking do something about it then like your laws require.
AfD, a Nazi party spying for Russia, China and other totalitarian governments, is a f-ing clown party, full of greedy, cheating, lying, grifting, dishonest con-artists. A useless, obnoxious, hateful bunch of demagogues. And their followers ate so blinded by bigotry and backward thinking that they can’t see how they are coned until it’s to late and everything is in ruins … again.
I’m not familiar with German laws, don’t those people making information requests have to be security cleared first? Wouldn’t that provide enough legal leverage to investigate?
The people who are making these information requests are lawmakers from the righ-wing party. They sit in the parliament.
Addition: Germany’s domestic intelligence agency already classified the AfD party as “confirmed right-wing extremist” back in the spring. Social democracts then urged a ban of the party, but conservatives are reluctant.
Fun fact: in Thuringia the afd is blocking the confirmation of judges and prosecutors (needs 2/3 majority) in an attempt to use this as leverage to gain a seat on the control committee that oversees the domestic intelligence agency of Thuringia. The very same that has classified them as proven right extremist and is thus investigating them.
First china and now russia, is there anyone who they didn’t spy for.
Germany…
They are looking for alternative rulers for Germany. It’s in the name.
They‘re looking for an alternative to replace Germany. They hate this country with a passion.
