German militants caught with leader suspected of serving China and Russia
He said, “I’m not going to retire because I have nothing to blame myself for.” Maximilian Krah, MEP and head of the list in the European elections for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). This followed a crisis meeting with party co-chairs Timo Kruppalla and Alice Weidel following the arrest of an alleged spy for China and Krahn’s associate Jian Guo.
Whereas, Krah appeared alone The party leadership announced that the heads of its list would not participate in the start of the campaign for the European Championships., Weidel and Krupalla’s strategy included “hiding” a key tainted list from their associate’s activities, which, according to prosecutors, was leaked. Beijing Information European Parliament And on opponents of the regime. German spy services have warned of “increasing illegitimate attempts” by China to obtain political, economic or scientific information. espionage “Classic” or cyber attacks, In just one week, four alleged spies have been arrested, including Krah’s associate. “This is very, very worrying,” Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Who returned last week from a visit to China with representatives of big German industry.
Crane’s name was making headlines for several weeks alleged collusion with Kremlin’s destabilizing efforts Europeans are facing. Doubt also affects Petr Bystron, second on the AfD list, Both have interfered on the platforms and have reportedly received money for it. ‘Der Spiegel’ estimates the total figure at 500,000 euros. According to that medium, there are recordings with the voice of Bystron, who regrets that one of the deliveries was in a 200 euro bill, which is difficult to replace.
Some tainted lists, but almost untouched
For Swayambhu’s party “german patriot“Thus, two problems have arisen which they cannot easily eliminate. lists For Election Already doing blessed By the Election Commission. in only serious matters -as death- can be modifiedOtherwise the entire list will become invalid.
The truth is that afd seem trapped in Among them are two names whose designation was controversial months ago. Krah was attributed “Proximity“So much together Beijing as well as moscow, but was named to represent the “patriot” wing. Bystron Ko, of Czech origin and deputy Bundestag (German Federal Parliament), a party also known for its ties to Moscow. like other people European far right family, practice ,Understanding” towards Vladimir Putin And rebuttal military support To Ukraine.
contest elections
afd it started lose momentum With the appearance of another populist formation in the elections, but it was identified radical leftist and media led Sahra Wagenknecht, A few months ago the AfD was estimated to be over 20%, whereas now it is at 16%. no longer in second place alone, after forecasting 30% conservative oppositionbut tied with social democrat Chancellor’s Olaf Scholz,
Apart from the Europeans, for the AfD regional elections of the next September In the east of the country. In Thuringia, where the Radical Party leads bjorn hawkaspires to be the first power that gets the most votes On a regional scale. A’s against Hoke last week Holocaust for use Nazi slogans At a public event. No It seems that he will be disqualified from contesting the elections as a candidate. But it may lose power between calls”“Punishment Vote” Less recognizable as far-right.