Alice Weidel: Rise and resistance in the Baden-Württemberg home association

Alice Weidel: Rise and resistance in the Baden-Württemberg home association

Alice Weidel, a prominent figure in the AfD, faces a crucial challenge as she prepares for an intra-party fight in her home association of Baden-Württemberg. There she could face significant resistance that could jeopardize her career. Despite the current success of her party, which is experiencing highs, her ambitions to run as candidate for chancellor in the upcoming federal election in 2025 could face massive difficulties in her home country.

It is planned that Weidel will be elected as the top candidate at an important assembly meeting in the Ulm trade fair this weekend. This would be the first step towards the election campaign and would be of crucial importance for their future appearances and the career of the party. However, resistance to Weidel in her home association is growing louder as protests against her increase.

Internal resistance and strategies

In Baden-Württemberg, the situation for Weidel has not only worsened, but also changed. The resistance, coming from many in her own party, is particularly strong. Their opponents, led by Dirk Spaniel, one of their harshest critics, have joined forces and want to initiate an opposing movement. Spaniel, himself an MP, is a key figure in the anti-Weidel movement, uniting a wide range of critics who come from various airmen within the party.

It is precisely these dynamics that make Weidel's situation so complicated. However, a demonstration of power is visible in the background. In order to consolidate her position, Weidel relies on clear strategies: the support of her supporters is actively encouraged while at the same time pressure is exerted on her opponents. Reports suggest that opponents are being put under pressure, whether through threats of party expulsion or other measures to shift the balance of power in their favor.

There are also signs of manipulation and influence when it comes to who is allowed to vote at the assembly meeting. Members are lured with incentives, including free bus rides and hotel stays, to mobilize massive support for Weidel. The internal party dispute over the candidacy could develop into a valuable battle that has important consequences for everyone involved.

The serious tone and the campaign calls in special chat groups make it clear that Weidel's opponents do not simply want to submit. “Every no vote for Alice Weidel is a vote for grassroots democracy” is propagated in these groups and shows how different views within the party are.

In summary, despite Weidel's current support in the party, the resistance in her home association is coming to light and is anything but weak. The challenge of managing both the internal party struggles and her own political career could be the deciding factor for Weidel. The coming days will show how the dispute develops and what strategic decisions it makes to realize its ambitions.