German AfD Re-elects Weidel and Chrupalla as Party Leaders

On July 4, 2026, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) held a party congress in Erfurt, where delegates re-elected Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla as co-leaders. Thousands of protesters gathered outside the venue to demonstrate against the party's far-right positions.

Weidel secured a strong mandate, while Chrupalla's support weakened compared to previous votes. The congress took place ahead of upcoming state elections, and internal power struggles were a notable theme.