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AfD Lawmaker Testifies in Espionage Case, Democracy at Risk
9/2/2025
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- Maximilian Krah, an AfD lawmaker, will testify about his former assistant Jian G., accused of espionage for China.
- Jian allegedly collected sensitive documents while working in the European Parliament.
- Krah, under investigation for bribery related to Jian, asserts the payments were legal fees.
- Jian's April 2024 arrest has raised concerns about democracy in Germany.
