Alice Weidel to present EU transformation plan in European Parliament instead of German exit

The German political force "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) is abandoning the idea of taking the country out of the European Union. Instead, the party is preparing a comprehensive plan for the deep transformation of European integration. The presentation of this programme is to be delivered by AfD co-chair Alice Weidel at a session of the European Parliament.

From "Dexit" to internal restructuring

The new approach signifies a change in the AfD's previous position. If the party previously openly advocated for Germany's exit from united Europe, it is now betting on restructuring the system from within. At the same time, it aims to expand the influence of right-wing political forces in Europe and form a right-wing majority by 2029.

Key points of the reform plan

The programme envisages transforming the EU into a more flexible "federation of sovereign states". The main focus is to be placed on three priorities: the functioning of the single market, the protection of external borders, and ensuring security.

To achieve these goals, the AfD proposes to significantly reduce the powers of pan-European institutions. Among the main measures:

• abolishing direct elections to the European Parliament;
• limiting the functions of the European Commission to administrative tasks only;
• replacing the Court of Justice of the EU with an intergovernmental arbitration body.

Backup option: referendum on the future

At the same time, the AfD does not rule out a scenario in which the proposed changes fail to gain the necessary support. In such a case, the party will return to the idea of Germany leaving the EU and abandoning the common currency. The politicians then intend to push for a referendum in which citizens will decide the country's fate in the EU and its participation in the single currency.