NRW AFD: Alice Weidel – Bündnis mit völkischem Lager! Radikalisierung wird zentral in der Partei

North Rhine-Westphalia AfD: Alice Weidel – Alliance with the Nationalist Wing! Radicalization Becomes Central to the Party The power struggle within the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia is intensifying. Political scientist Oliver Lembcke sees not only personal rivalries behind the conflict, but also a fundamental dispute over the party's future direction. Alice Weidel is consolidating her power with the support of the nationalist wing, while North Rhine-Westphalia state chairman Martin Vincentz represents a different course. With regard to the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Lembcke does not expect any immediate negative consequences. In the long term, however, the AfD must decide whether to continue its radical course or to strategically broaden its appeal for potential participation in government. Why is there conflict within the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia? According to the political scientist, personal conflicts and differing strategic visions for the party's direction are clashing. What role does Alice Weidel play? Lembcke sees Weidel expanding her power within the party and relying on the nationalist wing in the process. Will the conflict have repercussions for Saxony-Anhalt? Probably not in the short term. The AfD is considered independent there and is focusing on its state election campaign. #afd #politics #worldnewschannel 🔔 Subscribe to our WELT-TV news channel!    / weltvideotv   Our YouTube channels: 📺 WELT DOKU    / @weltdoku   ⚽ WELT SPORT    / @welt-sport   🚀 WELT SPACE    / @weltspace   🛣️ WELT DRIVE    / @weltdrive   🪖 WELT HISTORY    / @welthistory   🍝 WELT FOOD    / @welt.food-rezepte   WELT News Live Stream http://bit.ly/2fwuMPg Our Top News on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q Our Media Library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 WELT TV on Instagram   / welt.nachrichtensender   WELT on Instagram   / welt   Due to numerous offensive comments, comments are currently disabled. Thank you for your understanding – your WELT team. Video created in 2026