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4w ago

Interior Ministry Reviews €18 Million Funding Bid by AfD-Affiliated Desiderius-Erasmus Foundation

Several NGOs have urged Minister Dobrindt to reject the application, citing extremist ties – along with an ongoing court challenge to the AfD’s classification – as grounds against state support.

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Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU)
Die Vorsitzende der AfD-nahen Desiderius-Erasmus-Stiftung, Erika Steinbach: Sie hofft auf knapp 18 Millionen Euro Fördermittel, um mehr Bildungsveranstaltungen auszurichten
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Overview

  • The Federal Interior Ministry is examining the foundation’s request for nearly €18 million in 2026 funding under the party-affiliated foundations law.
  • In an open letter Campact, the Anne Frank Educational Centre and Frag den Staat urged Minister Alexander Dobrindt to declare the foundation ineligible due to its links with right-wing networks.
  • An online petition titled ‘No Tax Money for the AfD Foundation’ has garnered nearly 312,000 signatures opposing the funding.
  • A Correctiv report revealed right-wing extremist Gernot Mörig attended a May concert at Erika Steinbach’s private residence, prompting her to announce legal action against the outlet.
  • Final approval will hinge on the outcome of the AfD’s ongoing court case over its “confirmed extremist” classification, which remains under judicial review.