Frankfurt (Germany), 20 Sept. (LaPresse) – “This is by no means a success with pitfalls, because we are the strongest political force. We have reached the heart of the population. We are the new people’s party in Germany and have replaced the CDU in that role.” This was stated by AfD co-chair Alice Weidel whilst commenting to ZDF on the party’s result in the regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. According to Weidel, the CDU has become so weak in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in Berlin and at federal level partly because “it has been replaced by the AfD as the people’s party” . “And at federal level, this means quite clearly: Friedrich Merz must draw the necessary conclusions. He must do so for his party and also for Germany,” she added. When asked about the possibility of governing without a coalition partner, Weidel said that the AfD “will hold talks” and that “it has not erected any walls of incompatibility”. “Our aim is, of course, to enter into coalition talks with the CDU in the long term, but we will not give in in any way, because we have a far better programme,” she added, criticising the CDU’s policy of isolating the AfD. Weidel then emphasised that in Berlin, Die Linke is the strongest party and it is difficult to achieve results.
Germany, Weidel: “The AfD is the strongest party; Merz must face the consequences”
Frankfurt (Germany), 20 Sept. (LaPresse) – “This is by no means a success with pitfalls, because we are the strongest political force. We have reached the heart of the population. We are the new people’s party in Germany and have replaced the CDU in that role.” This was stated by AfD co-chair Alice Weidel whilst commenting to ZDF on the party’s result in the regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. According to Weidel, the CDU has become so weak in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in Berlin and at federal level partly because “it has been replaced by the AfD as the people’s party” . “And at federal level, this means quite clearly: Friedrich Merz must draw the necessary conclusions. He must do so for his party and also for Germany,” she added. When asked about the possibility of governing without a coalition partner, Weidel said that the AfD “will hold talks” and that “it has not erected any walls of incompatibility”. “Our aim is, of course, to enter into coalition talks with the CDU in the long term, but we will not give in in any way, because we have a far better programme,” she added, criticising the CDU’s policy of isolating the AfD. Weidel then emphasised that in Berlin, Die Linke is the strongest party and it is difficult to achieve results.