German Far-Right AfD Party Elects Controversial Member as Lead Candidate

Maximilian Krah Chosen Despite Arrest of Aide

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German authorities have arrested an aide to a high-ranking far-right member of the European Parliament, Maximilian Krah, who has been elected as the lead candidate for the increasingly popular Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Krah, a member of the Identity and Democracy group in the European Parliament, is standing for re-election next month. He claims the arrest of his aide is part of a campaign by the German government to discredit the AfD.

Despite the arrest, Krah was elected as the AfD's lead candidate by the party's executive board. His election has raised concerns among critics who accuse the AfD of harboring extremist views.

The AfD has been criticized for its anti-immigrant and anti-European Union rhetoric. It has also been linked to far-right groups and individuals.

The German government has expressed concern about the rise of the AfD. In 2019, the party won nearly 11% of the vote in the European Parliament elections, making it the largest opposition party in Germany.