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Weidel: 'You will not break us!'
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Weidel: 'You will not break us!'

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • AfD leader Alice Weidel declared at the party congress in Erfurt that the party is growing stronger and larger, defying predictions of its demise.
  • Weidel announced that the AfD currently has 75,000 members, a significant increase from around 50,000 at the end of 2024, and expressed confidence in reaching 100,000 members soon.
  • The party congress saw 569 delegates accredited shortly after its commencement.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel issued a defiant challenge to political opponents and demonstrators at the party's congress in Erfurt. "You will not break us! On the contrary, we are getting stronger and bigger!" she proclaimed to enthusiastic applause.

Weidel urged party members to "dye the country black-red-gold," referencing the German national flag, as many delegates waved German flags. She reported that the AfD's membership has surged to 75,000, a substantial rise from just over 50,000 at the close of 2024. Weidel expressed certainty that the party would soon surpass 100,000 members.

You will not break us! On the contrary, we are getting stronger and bigger!

— Alice WeidelAddressing political opponents and demonstrators at the AfD party congress.

Addressing critics who had predicted the AfD's downfall, Weidel stated that the opposite is true: the party is on a growth trajectory and prepared to assume political responsibility. The congress, which began with the announcement of 569 accredited delegates, demonstrated the party's continued mobilization and self-perception of increasing strength.

We are on a growth course and ready to take responsibility.

— Alice WeidelDescribing the AfD's current political standing and future intentions.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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