AfD pushes to end German aid for Ukraine, sparking heated Bundestag debate
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) tabled a motion in the Bundestag to stop financing Ukraine’s war and to block its EU accession, prompting strong opposition from establishment parties.
During a turbulent Bundestag meeting, the AfD introduced a resolution calling for an immediate halt to German funding of Ukraine’s war effort and for Germany to oppose Ukraine’s entry into the EU. The party also suggested that the German government was gearing up to join the war on Ukraine’s side. Established parties sharply rebuked the motion, labeling AfD as supportive of Putin and the Kremlin.
Commentators noted that German citizens appear more skeptical of unconditional aid than their Polish counterparts, who still favor strong anti-Russian rhetoric. The discussion underscored broader tensions over EU policy, national interests, and the war’s economic impact on neighboring states.
Why it matters
The proposal could reshape Germany’s role in the Ukraine conflict and affect EU enlargement policy.
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