Germany's AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First Chancellor Candidate Amid Rising Popularity

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Germany's AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First Chancellor Candidate Amid Rising Popularity

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AfD to nominate Alice Weidel as its first chancellor candidate.
Weidel's background may attract moderate voters to the AfD.
AfD capitalizes on concerns over immigration and economic issues.
Despite popularity, AfD unlikely to form a governing coalition.

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AfD Nominates Weidel for 2025 Elections

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The AfD has nominated Alice Weidel for the 2025 federal elections.
Weidel stated, We want to bring Germany forward again.
The AfD is polling between 18% and 19%.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a parliamentary vote on December 16.
Upcoming elections are scheduled for February 23.
The AfD's rise is notable in eastern Germany.

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Alice Weidel: AfD's Candidate for 2025 Elections

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Alice Weidel is the AfD's candidate for 2025 federal elections.
Weidel stated, We want to bring Germany forward again.
The AfD is currently polling at 17%.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a parliamentary vote on December 16.
Upcoming elections are scheduled for February 23.
Weidel's upbringing was described as highly political.
Political scientist Oliver Lembcke noted Weidel can appeal to the middle class.
Weidel's political stance includes lower taxes and tightening immigration restrictions.
Weidel expressed controversial views on immigration, stating, Burqas, girls in headscarves... are not going to ensure our prosperity.
Weidel has downplayed her identity, stating, I am in the AfD not despite my homosexuality but because of it.

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Germany's AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First Chancellor Candidate Amid Rising Popularity