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UPDATED Oct 22, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
Oct 21, 2026 at 6:12 PM ET
Weidel unveils AfD vision for reforming the EU
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AfD co-leader Alice Weidel unveiled the party’s vision for reforming the EU in Strasbourg, a week after Marine Le Pen presented her vision in Brussels. The parties seek to reshape the bloc around national sovereignty but differ on fiscal policy, energy and the extent of reform. Weidel also urged quick talks on Ukraine and a return to cheap Russian energy, and said the AfD was in talks with France’s National Rally to bridge differences largely concerning Russia.
WHO: AfD co-leader Alice Weidel
WHAT: Weidel unveiled the AfD’s vision for EU reform and urged quick Ukraine talks and a return to cheap Russian energy.
WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: Strasbourg, France
WHY: The AfD seeks to reshape the EU around national sovereignty; Weidel said talks with France’s National Rally were intended to bridge differences largely concerning Russia.
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