Alternative for Germany’s core supporters are sticking with the party despite allegations of dodgy links to Russia and China.

Will the sensational allegations of espionage and dubious links to Russia and China implicating politicians of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) be the decisive blow that ends the party’s long ascent in German politics?

For many of the party’s faithful, at least, the answer is clear: The allegations, particularly those surrounding Maximilian Krah, the AfD’s lead candidate for the European election, hardly matter.

If anything, they may only deepen their loyalty.

  • @[email protected]
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    5 months ago

    Just to explain it maybe a little: the German far right party has a rethorical mixture of 3. Reich speeches (damn autocorrect) and modern US republicans. And the people supporting them have the same mindset and fact denial maga fans have.

      • @SlopppyEngineer
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        175 months ago

        They’re only one step above wearing leather world war two uniforms and and having a cap reading MAGGA: MAke Germany Great Again.

        • AmidFuror
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          05 months ago

          Yes, the 3. is supposed to be Third, and using the thumb, index, and middle fingers.