Germany's AfD and leftist BSW call for end to help for Ukraine
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany and the leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance have forged a pro-Russia alliance. Lawmakers from these factions passed a motion in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to aid for Kyiv and the termination of sanctions against Russia. Far-right leader Alice Weidel has also stated an intention to pull the plug on German support for Ukraine. The cooperative move highlights a growing political challenge within German state assemblies regarding defense backing for Kyiv.
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- ✓ Germany's Alternative for Germany and the leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance called for an end to help for Ukraine.
- ✓ Far-right and far-left parties passed a motion in a German state to end Ukraine aid.
- ✓ The Alternative for Germany backed a motion in Saxony-Anhalt to end Russia sanctions and aid for Kiev.
What changed
Far-right and far-left parties successfully passed a motion in a regional German state assembly demanding an end to aid for Ukraine.
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German Far-Right and Leftist Parties Call for End to Ukraine Aid
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany and the leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance have forged a pro-Russia alliance. Lawmakers from these factions passed a motion in the regional parliament of Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to aid for Kyiv and the termination of sanctions against Russia. Far-right leader Alice Weidel has also stated an intention to pull the plug on German support for Ukraine. The cooperative move highlights a growing political challenge within German state assemblies regarding defense backing for Kyiv.
Why it matters
The collaboration between the far-right Alternative for Germany and the leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance marks a notable shift in regional German politics. By uniting to challenge national defense stances, these factions aim to dismantle ongoing diplomatic and material backing for Ukraine. This regional vote serves as a testing ground for broader political alignments against foreign aid.
What is confirmed
- Germany's Alternative for Germany and the leftist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance called for an end to help for Ukraine.
- Far-right and far-left parties passed a motion in a German state to end Ukraine aid.
- The Alternative for Germany backed a motion in Saxony-Anhalt to end Russia sanctions and aid for Kiev.
Still unconfirmed
- Alice Weidel would pull the plug on German support for Ukraine.
What to watch next
- Further regional parliamentary votes or joint policy proposals by the Alternative for Germany and Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance
- National party responses to state-level cooperation on foreign policy issues
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- Reuters — Germany's AfD and leftist BSW call for end to help for Ukraine
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- Yahoo — Saxony-Anhalt: AfD backs motion to end Russia sanctions, aid for Kiev
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