AfD Politician Maximilian Krah Secures Bundestag Candidacy in Saxony

The controversial European Parliament member aims to transition to national politics despite internal party disputes and past scandals.

Maximilian Krah, a sitting AfD member of the European Parliament, has been selected as a direct candidate for the Bundestag in the Chemnitzer Umland – Erzgebirgskreis II district.
Krah's candidacy follows his exclusion from the AfD's European Parliamentary delegation, reportedly due to controversies involving alleged ties to Russia and China and remarks perceived as downplaying Nazi history.
The district was previously represented by CDU politician Marco Wanderwitz, a vocal advocate for banning the AfD, who is not seeking re-election due to threats and harassment.
Krah's campaign rhetoric emphasizes nationalist themes, including honoring 'proud' German and Saxon heritage, which has drawn both support and criticism.
His selection as candidate came after internal disputes within the AfD, including a dramatic nomination process where Krah initially declined to run before reversing his decision.