AFD manifesto calls for 'New Europe' with exit strategy

AfD proposes the creation of a Wirtschafts- und Interessengemeinschaft (WIG), that is, an economic and interest community. The party emphasises that a "hard break" with the European Union could have undesirable consequences; therefore, this process should be negotiated with both current EU members and potential new partners.

Regarding currency, AfD wants Germany to leave the euro system and introduce its own stable currency. If necessary, it would be possible to temporarily maintain the euro. According to the party, the transitional costs associated with abandoning the euro would be lower than the "permanent costs of remaining in the euro system."

The party expressed similar demands during the Bundestag election campaign in 2021, but later withdrew from the concept of "Dexit," which is Germany's exit from the EU. In February 2023, the leader of AfD's parliamentary group, Tino Chrupalla, stated that it is already too late to realise "Dexit."

The AfD's election manifesto also contains controversial proposals in the area of social policy. The party advocates for significantly restricting access to abortion, considering it an "absolute exception" permissible only in criminological or medical cases.

It also criticises the current law on gender self-determination, which allows transgender people to change their gender and name on documents. AfD speaks of the so-called "trans cult" and "early sexualisation" of children, reports "Spiegel."

In the area of security policy, AfD dedicates a few pages to cooperation with Russia. The party sees it as a provider of cheap gas and advocates for the resumption of trade. The "Spiegel" portal notes that there is not a word in the document about Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine.