Alice Weidel: Germany’s Gay, Far-right Leader Shaping AfD’s Rise | All You Need to Know

Feb 27, 2025 | Who is AfD co-leader Alice Weidel? The far-right Alternative for Germany party achieved its best result in Sunday's election. It is now set to be the main opposition party, meaning a more prominent role for its co-leader Alice Weidel.

DW's Matthew Moore takes a closer look at the woman who has become the public face of Germany's far right.


Alice Weidel: An anti-immigrant lesbian, active in German politics, but living in Switzerland, who is anti-LGBTQ+ rights! Go figure! — © Mark Alexander