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German Lawmakers Accuse AfD of Russian Ties in Parliament

11/6/2025

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German lawmakers on November 5 accused the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) of harboring a Russian sleeper cell in Parliament after inquiries into sensitive military and security matters.
Marc Henrichmann of the CDU, under Chancellor Merz, said the AfD's questions showed loyalty to Russia.
The AfD denied the claims as malicious, saying inquiries faced no secrecy.
Sonja Eichwede of the SPD condemned the AfD as a 'stooge for Russian interests'.

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German lawmakers on November 5 accused the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) of harboring a Russian sleeper cell in Parliament after inquiries into sensitive military and security matters.
Marc Henrichmann of the CDU, under Chancellor Merz, said the AfD's questions showed loyalty to Russia.
The AfD denied the claims as malicious, saying inquiries faced no secrecy.
Sonja Eichwede of the SPD condemned the AfD as a 'stooge for Russian interests'.