AfD Congress Decides: Larger State Chapters to Hold Delegate Assemblies

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Erfurt has approved a significant change in how its larger state chapters will conduct their meetings. Henceforth, state associations with more than 8,000 members will typically hold delegate assemblies rather than full member assemblies.

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The halls are getting more and more expensive, it's becoming more and more difficult.

Markus Frohnmaier, the AfD leader in Baden-Württemberg, advocated for the proposal, explaining the practical challenges faced by large chapters. "The halls are getting more and more expensive, it's becoming more and more difficult," he stated, arguing that state associations with ten to twelve thousand members, like his own, need the option to convert member assemblies into delegate assemblies.

Federal chairwoman Alice Weidel strongly supported the motion, emphasizing the organizational difficulties that would arise if the change were not adopted. The newly elected federal vice-chairman, Stefan Möller, also welcomed the amendment, indicating broad support within the party leadership for the shift.

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We must finally ensure that state associations with ten, eleven, twelve thousand members like our colleagues in Bavaria also have the opportunity to convert member assemblies into delegate assemblies.

This decision reflects an effort to manage the logistical and financial burdens associated with organizing large-scale party events as the AfD continues to grow. The move aims to ensure that the party's internal democratic processes remain efficient and manageable for its expanding state-level organizations.

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