German far-right MP Alice Weidel won’t “celebrate the defeat” of Nazi Germany – says the chairwoman of the Alternative for Germany (AFD).

Remarks like these aren’t uncommon for Weidel and the AFD, a party known for its nationalist rhetoric and antisemitic, Islamophobic, and outright fascist statements. For example, in 2017, Weidel tweeted about a “cult of guilt,” referring to celebrating the end of fascism in Germany. She has also portrayed her father as a victim of “the atrocities committed against the German population after WW2”.

Since its founding in 2013, the AFD has become incredibly popular, being one of the main opposition parties and holding 10% of the seats in the German parliament. Over the years, fascist elements inside the AFD have grown in power and assumed leadership. Recent polls have shown nationwide AFD support to be at least 20%, while support in local elections is at an all-time high. Even though the next federal election will take place in 2025, the AFD is ready to choose its candidate for the chancellorship, and the possibility of Weidel becoming the party’s candidate is relatively high.

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