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Orbán Backs AfD's Weidel Against German Extremist Label, Drawing Criticism from Medvedev, Rubio, and Vance

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Updated May 5, 2025, 05:16 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has publicly supported the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, led by Alice Weidel, amid its classification as a 'right-wing extremist organization' by Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Orbán's criticism of the German government's decision was expressed on social media, where he questioned, 'What the hell is happening in Germany? You can count on us, Alice Weidel!' In response, Weidel thanked Orbán for his 'encouraging words' and affirmed the party's commitment to continue its path for the benefit of Germany.

The AfD's classification has sparked international criticism, with notable reactions from Russia and the United States. Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev condemned the move, stating that calling a parliamentary party 'extremist' is a strong accusation. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Germany's actions as 'tyranny disguised as democracy,' urging Berlin to 'change course.' U.S. Vice President James David Vance highlighted AfD's popularity in Germany, particularly in the east, and criticized the German establishment's efforts to undermine the party, saying, 'The West tore down the Berlin Wall together. And it has been rebuilt, not by the Soviets or the Russians, but by the German establishment.'

The German government's decision comes ahead of the swearing-in of Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor, and amidst debates within the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) on how to address AfD in the new Bundestag. Recent polls by the Institute Ipsos indicate that AfD enjoys significant support, with 25% of respondents favoring the party, closely followed by CDU/CSU at 24% and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) at 15%.

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