The Weidels’ family history, like many in Germany, is intertwined with the Nazi past, which is relevant in light of the AfD’s controversial views on Germany’s efforts to reconcile with its past. Despite the party’s extreme positions and warnings of extremism, the AfD has gained popularity, securing significant electoral victories. Alice Weidel, the party’s top candidate, has remained silent on her grandfather’s Nazi ties, claiming ignorance of his past involvement due to family estrangement.
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