AfD pushes Bundestag motion to halt German financial and military aid to Ukraine

During a contentious session of the Bundestag, the AfD introduced a draft resolution urging Berlin to cease all financial and military assistance to the Ukrainian government, while maintaining humanitarian support for civilians. The party opposed Ukraine’s potential EU membership and EU security guarantees, framing its stance as a push for a diplomatic settlement and a safeguard against war expansion in Europe. AfD representatives also argued that Germany should leverage previous loan agreements to secure privileged access to rare-earth minerals, gas and other resources from Ukraine.

The motion sparked fierce rebuke from establishment parties; CDU’s Knut Abraham accused AfD of mocking war victims, while SPD’s Ralf Stegner and Greens’ Robin Wagner labeled the proposal as pro-Russian propaganda. The debate highlighted deep divisions in German politics over the country’s role in the Ukraine conflict.