German Far-Right Leader Opposes Migrants and LGBT, But Is Partnered With Sri Lankan Producer: 'She Is Adopted'

Alice Weidel, the co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, faces scrutiny over her public image and political positions. While publicly advocating for strict anti-immigration and anti-LGBTQ+ policies, her private life has drawn attention due to her relationship with a female producer from Sri Lanka, who she states is adopted.

This contrast between her political rhetoric and personal circumstances has fueled debate. Weidel has recently intensified her party's political stance, confirming in a ZDF summer interview on August 23, 2026, that the AfD would seek Germany's withdrawal from the Eurozone and the Schengen Area if the party were to come into power.

These statements underscore the AfD's euroskeptic and nationalist platform. The party's potential exit from key European agreements signals a significant shift in Germany's relationship with the European Union and could have far-reaching implications for the continent's political and economic landscape.