AfD Leader Floats Germany's EU Exit
AfD Seeks EU Reforms, Exit as Last Resort
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Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has suggested that Germany could follow the UK's example and leave the European Union (EU) if the bloc's "democratic deficit" is not addressed.
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In a speech, Weidel outlined the AfD's plans to reform the EU, including reducing the powers of EU institutions and increasing democratic accountability. However, she warned that if these reforms failed to materialize, the AfD would push for a referendum on Germany's EU membership, similar to the 2016 Brexit vote in the UK.
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Weidel argued that Germany would be better off outside the EU, as it could regain control over its borders, laws, and finances. She also expressed her belief that the UK's departure from the EU had been a success, and that Germany could follow a similar path.
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The AfD's proposal for a German exit from the EU has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it would harm the country's economy and international standing. The party's call for reforms within the EU is also likely to face resistance from other member states.
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