AfD Receives Nearly €5M in Donations During German Election Campaign

Three major contributions, including a €2.35M donation from an Austrian ex-FPÖ official, raise questions about influence and transparency.

The AfD has reported three significant donations in 2025, totaling nearly €5 million, the highest among German political parties this year.
A €2.35 million donation from Austrian businessman and former FPÖ official Gerhard Dingler was disclosed as a campaign contribution in the form of 6,395 election posters.
Dingler cited concerns over Ukraine war escalation and praised the AfD as the only party advocating for peace, though questions about the funding's origin persist.
The AfD expressed dissatisfaction with the design and messaging of the posters, which were independently created and funded by Dingler.
This follows a history of controversial external financial support for the AfD, prompting scrutiny over compliance with German campaign finance laws.