Sun Jan 12 17:37:59 UTC 2025: ## AfD’s Weidel Courts Voters with Hardline Stance Ahead of German Election
**BERLIN** – The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party polling second in the lead-up to next month’s general election, is attempting to capitalize on voter anxieties with its controversial platform. Chancellor candidate Alice Weidel is spearheading this effort, promoting a hardline agenda including stricter immigration policies, German withdrawal from the eurozone, and a reversal of the country’s nuclear phase-out.
The AfD, founded in 2013, has rapidly gained traction in German politics. Weidel’s campaign focuses on these key issues, aiming to resonate with voters concerned about immigration and economic uncertainty. However, the success of this strategy remains uncertain. Experts such as Olaf Boehnke (Alliance of Democracies Foundation), Jessica Berlin (Center for European Policy Analysis), and Ulrich Brueckner (Stanford University in Berlin) are closely watching to see if Weidel’s extreme views will translate into significant electoral support and establish the AfD as a major player in the German political landscape. The election’s outcome will be pivotal in determining the party’s future influence.
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