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Right-Wing Extremist Martin Sellner Meets AfD Officials

1/31/2026

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In January 2026, Martin Sellner, an Austrian right-wing extremist, met with officials from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia's state parliament.
The meeting followed a panel debate in Brandenburg.
German federal security authorities classify the AfD branches in Thuringia and Brandenburg as right-wing extremists.
While the AfD's federal leadership aims for moderation, its eastern German regional associations exhibit a tendency toward radicalism.

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In January 2026, Martin Sellner, an Austrian right-wing extremist, met with officials from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia's state parliament.
The meeting followed a panel debate in Brandenburg.
German federal security authorities classify the AfD branches in Thuringia and Brandenburg as right-wing extremists.
While the AfD's federal leadership aims for moderation, its eastern German regional associations exhibit a tendency toward radicalism.