Alice Weidel

Alice Weidel is a prominent figure as co-leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), a far-right political party in Germany. The AfD has recently been in the news due to a court injunction temporarily preventing the German domestic intelligence service from labeling them as a "right-wing extremist" group, which Weidel hailed as a significant victory. Furthermore, the AfD is facing scrutiny for attempting to publish sensitive national security information, raising concerns that this could potentially benefit Russia. The AfD's youth wing also faced significant opposition, with large-scale protests by Antifa activists disrupting their convention. Weidel's leadership role places her at the center of these controversies, highlighting the AfD's continued relevance and controversial position within the German political landscape.