AfD Leaders Face Criticism Over Russia Trip and Controversial Remarks

AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla called on Ukraine to explain its role in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and said Kyiv must compensate Germany. The party's Russia trip has prompted a parliamentary follow-up. Meanwhile, AfD figure Björn Höcke caused confusion even among party colleagues with remarks about "German-speaking Americans." In Rhineland-Palatinate, Münzenmaier is seeking the state party chairmanship.