AfD Confirms Removal of Stuttgart Board Amid Financial Scandal

The Baden-Württemberg branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has overwhelmingly confirmed the removal of its Stuttgart district board following allegations of fraud. The decision was made at the party's state convention.

Martin Hess, the deputy party leader, described the situation as causing "significant financial damage" to the Südwest-AfD and cited a "failure of organization" within the Stuttgart district chapter. He stated that the district board had not cooperated in the investigation, leading to a "considerable loss of trust."

Allegations include a former member of the district board allegedly retaining authority over the party's bank account via a power of attorney long after leaving the party. Furthermore, a former treasurer is accused of personally benefiting from the party account, with approximately 45,000 euros reportedly missing.

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The trust basis was completely destroyed due to the events.

The AfD's state leadership has labeled the actions as fraud. In early May, the entire board of the Stuttgart district chapter was dismissed, a drastic measure for a local party organization. The core accusation is that the district board failed to adequately supervise the treasurer.

Lawyers representing three former members of the Stuttgart district board, who are also party members, deny the accusations. They argue that the state leadership is seeking a "quick scapegoat" to cover its own failings and that the state treasurer should have requested bank statements from the district board.

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The state leadership is looking for a quick scapegoat to cover up its own misconduct.