AfD Moves to Expel Alexander Eichwald After Controversial SpeechFri 6th Feb, 2026The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has initiated proceedings to expel Alexander Eichwald following a highly controversial speech delivered at a youth congress in Gießen. Following the event, internal discussions within the AfD and public debate intensified regarding Eichwald's intentions. The local AfD chapter in Herford, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, responded by immediately removing Eichwald from its city council faction. In the aftermath of his speech, Eichwald was also relieved of almost all his roles as a 'sachkundiger Bürger'--a voluntary advisory position in local council committees--in Herford. The move to expel Eichwald underscores the party's efforts to maintain its public image and to enforce internal standards regarding acceptable conduct and speech among its members.

Source: The Munich Eye February 06, 2026 16:33 UTC