AfD faces nepotism allegations as party leader rules out cooperation

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is dealing with allegations of nepotism, specifically that family members of party politician Damian Lohr have been given jobs with other party members. The party expects more such reports to be published.

Meanwhile, Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has stated his party will not cooperate with either the AfD or the Left Party in any future governing coalitions. This comes ahead of local elections, where an AfD candidate was recommended by a Munich shooting club.