Berlin (Germany), Oct 16 (LaPresse) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in his speech to the Bundestag, accused Russia of increasingly shameless attempts to destabilize Germany and Europe through hybrid warfare tools: “with sabotage, cyberattacks, targeted disinformation, and espionage, even from within your own ranks,” Merz said, looking toward the far-right AfD benches. Recently, AfD Bundestag deputy chairman Markus Frohnmaier announced his intention to travel to Russia next spring. CSU Secretary-General Martin Huber called him a “vassal” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that the risk of transmitting classified information to the Kremlin—and thus posing a serious threat to the security of Germany and Europe—is “high.” CDU deputy Roderich Kiesewetter also criticized the far-right party, stating that the AfD regularly acts as “a spokesperson and extended arm of the Kremlin.”
Germany, Merz warns of Russian espionage risks and criticizes the AfD
Berlin (Germany), Oct 16 (LaPresse) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in his speech to the Bundestag, accused Russia of increasingly shameless attempts to destabilize Germany and Europe through hybrid warfare tools: “with sabotage, cyberattacks, targeted disinformation, and espionage, even from within your own ranks,” Merz said, looking toward the far-right AfD benches. Recently, AfD Bundestag deputy chairman Markus Frohnmaier announced his intention to travel to Russia next spring. CSU Secretary-General Martin Huber called him a “vassal” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, warning that the risk of transmitting classified information to the Kremlin—and thus posing a serious threat to the security of Germany and Europe—is “high.” CDU deputy Roderich Kiesewetter also criticized the far-right party, stating that the AfD regularly acts as “a spokesperson and extended arm of the Kremlin.”
