Alice Weidel: AfD Co-Chairwoman and Bundestag Faction Leader

Personal Background and Political Career

Alice Elisabeth Weidel, born on February 6, 1979, is a German politician who has served as co-chairwoman of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party since 2017. She has also held the position of parliamentary leader of the AfD in the German Bundestag (parliament) since the 2017 federal election, in which she ran alongside Alexander Gauland as co-lead candidate.

Role in the AfD

As co-chairwoman of the AfD, Weidel is responsible for representing the party and shaping its policies. She is known for her strong Eurosceptic and nationalist views, and has been criticized for her anti-immigration rhetoric. Weidel is also a member of the Bundestag's Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Digital Agenda.

Controversies

Weidel has been involved in several controversies during her political career. In 2017, she was accused of racism after stating that Muslims should be banned from entering Germany. She was also criticized for her comments on the Holocaust, which she described as a "historical event" rather than a unique genocide.