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Alternative for Germany (AfD) party conference goes into second day
Alternative for Germany (AfD) party conference goes into second day
DPAUpdated Sun, July 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM UTC1 min readAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.- The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party conference in Erfurt discussed upcoming state elections and internal party matters, including changes to standing orders regarding new members and party dues.
- Co-chairwoman Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were confirmed as co-leaders, with new members elected to some positions in the 14-member executive during the conference.
- The AfD conference faced mass anti-AfD demonstrations in Erfurt, with German police officers present at the event.
The party conference of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) continued in the eastern city of Erfurt on Sunday with videos on upcoming state elections in the eastern states of Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the city-state of Berlin.
The party also discussed internal positions and changes to its standing orders, with respect to taking on new members and party dues.
The most important points, including electing the executive were dealt with on Saturday, amid mass anti-AfD demonstrations in Erfurt.
Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were confirmed as co-leaders, while some positions in the 14-member executive saw the election of new members.
German police officers stand in front of Erfurt Central Station ahead of the Alternative for Germany national party convention. The convention takes place on 4 and 5 July at the Erfurt Exhibition Centre. (is associated with: «Alternative for Germany (AfD) party conference goes into second day») Martin Schutt/dpa
Bernd Schatten attends the second day of the Alternative for Germany national party convention. The convention takes place on 4 and 5 July at the Erfurt Exhibition Centre. (is associated with: «Alternative for Germany (AfD) party conference goes into second day») Katharina Kausche/dpa