AfD’s new state MPs include ex-Stasi officer, former porn actor, neopagans and neo-Nazis
Summary
Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party has elected 39 new members to the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament, some of whom have controversial pasts. These include a former East German secret police officer, an ex-pornography actor, and others linked to far-right groups and investigations.Key Facts
- The AfD won a historic election in Saxony-Anhalt and presented its new members publicly.
- Among the new MPs are a former Stasi officer who worked for East Germany’s secret police.
- One MP was previously involved in pornography and was convicted for theft.
- Several MPs are under investigation for links to neo-Nazi and far-right extremist groups.
- Two MPs face allegations related to continuing activities of a banned far-right neopagan group.
- Some MPs have connections to pro-Kremlin positions and the MAGA movement in the U.S.
- Ulrich Siegmund, AfD’s parliamentary group leader, referred to the accused MPs as “the bad guys” but said investigations will decide their fate.
- The AfD has faced criticism for the backgrounds of some MPs, especially related to extremist ties.
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