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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 535

Alice Weidel

US tech billionaire and businessman Elon Musk (L) is seen on a large screen as Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, addresses an election campaign rally in Halle, eastern Germany on January 25, 2025. (AFP)
February 16, 2025, 3:47 pm
Germany’s far-right AfD party, shunned by Berlin, basks in Elon Musk’s spotlight
Billionaire Trump confidant insults Chancellor Scholz and lavishes endorsements on far-right party, which commands some 20% in polls, as Germany barrels toward Feb. 23 election
By Frank Zeller and Femke COLBORNE
Co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party Alice Weidel gestures as she talks with citizens during a TV program hosted by the public broadcaster ZDF in Berlin on February 13, 2025. (Michael Kappeler/Pool/AFP)
February 15, 2025, 4:57 am
Vance meets far-right German leader as Berlin accuses him of election interference
Germany’s defense minister says US veep calling into question ‘not just German democracy but that of Europe as a whole,’ after Vance slams EU policies on free speech, migration
By Agencies
Policemen secure the area around the venue of a congress of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as demonstrators protesting against the party put up banners reading 'Not up for Nazis' on January 11, 2025 in Riesa, eastern Germany (JENS SCHLUETER / AFP)
January 11, 2025, 1:51 pm
Far-right AfD’s party convention draws protests as Germany heads into election
Officers partly break up sit-in, fireworks thrown at cops on sidelines of another demonstration as party members gather to nominate Alice Weidel as candidate for chancellor
By AP
French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen, left, gestures while speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on Friday, March 24, 2017. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
March 5, 2022, 6:07 pm
Europe’s far-right in a pickle over Ukraine war, Putin links
Nationalist leaders denounce Russian invasion while echoing the Kremlin’s claim that NATO expansion to blame; in surprise, some parties say open to welcoming Ukrainian refugees
By Isabelle Le Page
Alternative for Germany (AfD) far-right party top candidate in Goerlitz Sebastian Wippel reacts after the first results in the local election round two in Goerliz, eastern Germany, on June 16, 2019. (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa/AFP)
June 17, 2019, 10:55 am
Far-right candidate loses German election after filmmakers weigh in
Actors, directors urged against AfD’s Sebastian Wippel as mayor of Goerlitz, location for ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ and ‘Inglourious Basterds’
By Agencies
Illustrative: German leaders of the parliamentary group of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) far-right party Alexander Gauland (bottom-R) and Alice Weidel (bottom-L) and MPs vote to adopt functioning rules during the first session of the newly elected parliament on October 24, 2017 at the Bundestag in Berlin. (AFP/Odd Andersen)
February 21, 2019, 10:57 pm
German far-right rebuked for reportedly suggesting women aren’t fit to be MPs
Deputy speaker of Bundestag calls on AfD to respect parliamentary protocol after party member says low number of female lawmakers due to ‘natural selection’
By AP
In this photo taken on Sunday, May 13, 2018, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, poses for a photo with Turkish-German Arsenal soccer player Mesut Ozil in London. Erdogan started a three-day visit to Britain on Sunday by praising the country as "an ally and a strategic partner, but also a real friend." (Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP)
July 24, 2018, 8:57 am
German soccer star Ozil: From integration poster boy to center of racism storm
Son of Turkish immigrants quits national team, citing animosity experienced due to his heritage: Germany performed dismally at World Cup; Ozil posed with Turkeys Erdogan before it
By Ryland James
Demonstrators show posters against a demonstration organized by AfD (Alternative for Germany) in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 2018. (Markus Schreiber/AP)
May 27, 2018, 8:46 am
Bracing for far-right march, Berlin plans massive counter-rally
Huge dance party planned alongside mass protest against far-right Alternative for Germany party, which is slated to demonstrate in German capital
By AFP
Alice Weidel of the German AfD (Alternative for Germany) party, sits in front of a news screen as she awaits a press conference in Berlin, Germany, August 21, 2017. (AP/Michael Sohn)
December 21, 2017, 6:35 pm
German far-right says churches acting like they did ‘in Nazi era’
‘Separation of church and state is no longer respected,’ rails head of Alternative for Germany after party criticized by church leaders
By AFP
(L-R) Leadership members of the hard-right party AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) Joerg Meuthen, Alice Weidel and Alexander Gauland leave after addressing a press conference on the day after the German General elections on September 25, 2017 in Berlin. (AFP PHOTO / John MACDOUGALL)
September 26, 2017, 1:16 pm
Israelis veer between restraint, shock at German nationalist gains
Holocaust survivors reminded of 1930s rise of Nazi party as anti-Islam, anti-immigration AfD wins 13% of vote in federal election
By Michael Blum
Supporters of the Alternative for Germany party react after exit poll results were broadcast on public television at an election night event in Erfurt, eastern Germany, during the general election on September 24, 2017. (AFP Photo/dpa/Martin Schutt)
September 25, 2017, 5:47 pm
After ballot box success, far-right AfD riven by bitter infighting at the top
Within hours of its unprecedented election showing, co-chief Frauke Petry and four lawmakers in state parliament of Mecklenburg-Pomerania announce split from party
By Hui Min NEO
Alice Weidel, left, and Alexander Gauland, right, top candidates of the German AfD (Alternative for Germany) party for the upcoming general elections, attend a press conference in Berlin, Germany, August 21, 2017. (AP/Michael Sohn)
September 13, 2017, 8:59 pm
German right-wing party on course to enter parliament
Polls predict AfD Alternative for Germany could win some 10% of the vote in Sept. 24 elections; may even become third largest party
By Frank Jordans and CHRISTOPH NOELTING
In this Aug. 21, 2017 photo, Alice Weidel, co-top candidate of the German AfD (Alternative for Germany) party for the upcoming general elections, awaits a press conference in Berlin, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
August 29, 2017, 2:18 pm
German nationalist leader: Trump should tweet less
Anti-immigration, anti-Islam Alternative for Germany party losing popularity ahead of elections, but doesn’t blame US president
By AP
Screen capture from video of German comedian Christian Ehring's labeling of anti-immigration party co-leader Alice Weidel a 'Nazi slut' during a television show. May 2017. (YouTube/Wahlberechtigter)
May 18, 2017, 9:26 am
‘Nazi slut’ jab at German politician ruled legal
Comedian’s comment about anti-immigration party co-leader Alice Weidel was within the bounds of satire, court says
By AP
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