Chrupalla: AfD must develop into a governing party

AfD federal spokesperson Tino Chrupalla has set the change of power in the federal government and in Saxony as a goal for 2029. "But we also need to evolve from an opposition party to a governing party. That must now be our task and also our next step," he said at a party conference of the Saxon AfD in Löbau. "This development also demands a lot from us. Competence, the right balance, the right mix of patience and impatience."

AfD wants to be chancellor and head of government in Saxony in 2029

In 2029, the aim is to be prime minister in Saxony and chancellor at the end of the year, Chrupalla emphasized. At the same time, it was about winning in Europe.

The AfD would pave the way to peace, so the Ukrainians could "all go back". Chrupalla lashed out at Ukrainians who receive citizens' benefits and full health insurance in Germany. They receive full care and drive "their fat cars to the office". "This must stop. All Ukrainians must return."

Chrupalla: AfD must present its voters with successes at some point

The AfD is no longer the "one-issue party" that it was thought to be years ago - "partly rightly so", said Chrupalla. In the meantime, they have gained expertise in many areas. "But we also have to remember that we have to present our voters with successes in the form of government at some point."

2029 may be the last chance in Saxony. "Let's seize it. Because opportunities are like sunrises: if you wait too long, you miss them."

Urban fears increasing attacks from political opponents

The Saxon AfD leader Jörg Urban called on his party to be professional and united. This is the only way to fight successfully "in these turbulent times". "The more successful we are, the more attacks from our opponents will increase."

In addition to attacks on cars, homes and party members, Urban fears "growing defamation" of members by the state and its authorities, criminal charges and bans on practising a profession. "Never before has the pressure on our party, on our members, been as great as it is today."

Urban is standing for re-election as chairman at the party conference in Löbau. So far, there is no opposing candidate. The Saxon AfD state association was classified as a confirmed right-wing extremist organization in December 2023. The AfD has always rejected this, but has so far defended itself legally in vain.