Great AfD party congress in Demen: Who will be the top candidate?

Great AfD party congress in Demen: Who will be the top candidate?

in the idyllic community of Demen, in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, the state AfD gathers today for a eagerly awaited party congress. Under the motto "Internal security" there are central issues on the agenda, which will not only affect the party itself, but also the voters in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The members and delegates should discuss the future organization of the party and advise their top candidate for the state election in 2026. As reports NDR, there could be a decision about whether only one spokesman will be fate from the party in the future.

Current spokesman for the Landes-AfD are the member of the Bundestag Leif-Erik Holm and the member of the state parliament Enrico Schult. While Holm is the favorite for the top candidate, Schult has already signaled willingness to assume more responsibility. But the picture is diffuse: Holm does not comment on his plans, while other potential candidates such as Nikolaus Kramer, the leader of the parliamentary group in the state parliament, do not rule out the possibility of its own candidacy. The discussions within the party about the right leadership could hardly be more exciting, as nordkurier kept.

growing pressure and internal flow

The final decision on the top candidate should not be delayed as originally planned until January 2026, but will be made in November. Schult pleads to create this process without internal conflicts and disputes and to find a consensus within the party. Otherwise the AfD, which is currently so high, could risk more than just its internal balance.

The most important topics on the agenda

A big topic at the party congress will be internal security. The members have already received a resolution. In the tense political atmosphere, it will be shown whether the postulated security measures and the discussion about the party leadership can build up the necessary trust in the electorate.

Today's party congress is not only an opportunity for your own ranks, but also a Demonstration to the voters. The AfD wants to present itself as a strong and capable force, especially in view of the upcoming election campaign next year.

The next steps and the decisions that are made today could have far-reaching effects, not only on the party itself, but also on the political conditions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It will be interesting to see how the Landes-AfD will position itself on the way to the state election. The question of whether Alice Weidel, who shines as a candidate for chancellor on the federal parquet, can assert her influence in Schleswig-Holstein and beyond. As reports Tagesschau, the AfD ran on clear and sometimes controversial topics that will also be discussed in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.