AfD MEP Maximilian Krah Under Scrutiny After Aide's Arrest
German Far-Right Politician Accused of Ties to Chinese Intelligence
German authorities have arrested an aide to Alternative for Germany (AfD) MEP Maximilian Krah on suspicion of espionage for China.
The arrest has cast a spotlight on Krah, who is the party's lead candidate in the upcoming European elections. The far-right AfD, which has nine seats in the European Parliament, is competing against Germany's traditional parties in the June elections.
Krah, born January 28, 1977, is a lawyer and self-described right-wing politician. He has served as a member of the European Parliament since 2019 and is the AfD's top candidate in the upcoming elections.
The arrest of Krah's aide has sparked accusations that the AfD has ties to foreign powers, particularly China. The party has been criticized for its pro-Russian stance and its support for anti-immigration policies.
The AFD has denied any wrongdoing and has called the accusations a "smear campaign." However, the arrest of Krah's aide has raised concerns about the party's connections to foreign governments and its commitment to democratic values.
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