AfD Faces Internal Turmoil and Debate Over Ban

The AfD is dealing with internal conflicts, including a power struggle in North Rhine-Westphalia that has prompted intervention from the federal leadership. CSU leader Markus Söder has backed away from calls for banning the party, citing concerns about giving it martyr status. Meanwhile, AfD politicians are planning a trip to Ukraine, and questions arise about how much military intelligence the party should receive. In Saxony-Anhalt, CDU lawmakers are considering cooperation with the AfD.