The Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) is facing questions over some of its newly elected representatives in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, following its historic election victory.
Both have denied the allegations, The Guardian reported. Among them are a former East German secret police officer, a former pornography actor and individuals facing investigations over alleged links to far-right extremist organisations. They are accused of attempting to continue the activities of Artgemeinschaft, a banned right-wing extremist organisation. The group has been associated with nationalist and antisemitic ideas. He has admitted to working for the Ministry for State Security, focusing on citizens seeking to permanently leave East Germany.
The AfD secured a major victory in Saxony-Anhalt, winning 44 per cent of the seats in the state parliament. Among the 39 AfD representatives set to enter the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament, two MPs are currently under investigation. One of the newly elected MPs is a 78-year-old former officer of the Stasi, East Germany’s former secret police.
German media reports have brought attention to the backgrounds of several of the party’s prospective MPs, according to The Guardian . One of the MPs is also accused of violating weapons laws, according to prosecutors. Responding to questions about the controversial backgrounds of the MPs, particularly the two under criminal investigation, AfD leader Ulrich Siegmund said the party would wait for the outcome of investigations before discussing further action.
