The controversial European party leader of the German AfD, Maximilian Krah, is becoming a burden for his party. Since the legal deadline for changing the lists has already passed, he must remain at the top. Leaving or excluding a party would also have no legal consequences.
The list can currently only be changed “if an applicant or replacement applicant dies or loses eligibility.” This is the case if a candidate has been convicted of a crime and sentenced to at least five years in prison. This means that Krah will remain at the top of the list, whether the AfD wants him to or not.
Criticism of one’s own party leadership
Even a dismissal wouldn’t change anything. However, the candidate has the option not to take up a mandate that he or she has acquired. As reported, Krah allegedly received money from Russia. One of his employees was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The politician has so far denied all allegations and emphasized that he would remain the top candidate for the European elections.
Some AfD politicians have now criticized their own party leadership. ‘You duck away and don’t take political responsibility. And that is disturbing because the allegations or inconsistencies surrounding Maximilian Krah were fully known to the Federal Executive Board,” said outgoing MEP Sylvia Limmer.
Sellner support
However, Austrian Identitarian leader Martin Sellner sided with the EU parliamentarian and spoke of a “manipulative report”. He shared a video about it on social networks. On Thursday afternoon, the German Bundestag will consider the accusations of influence from Russia and China.
Source: Krone
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