Right-wing political party, the AfD, establishes a new youth division - "AfD to establish a new youth-oriented group"
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to establish a new youth organization in Gießen, Germany on November 29-30, 2025. This development comes after the dissolution of the previous youth wing, Junge Alternative (JA), due to concerns about its right-wing extremist classification and anti-democratic aspirations.
The new youth organization, yet to be named and branded, is intended to be more closely integrated with the AfD party, aiming to exert greater party influence over youth activities than the independent JA previously did. The location for the founding assembly, where the name, logo, and board of the new organization will be decided, is the exhibition center in Gießen.
The proposed leader for this new youth wing is Jean-Pascal Hohm, a member of the Brandenburg state parliament who has been classified as right-wing extremist by Germany's Office for the Protection of the Constitution. René Springer, Brandenburg AfD state chairman and member of the Bundestag, has publicly supported Hohm's potential leadership.
The city of Gießen is in constant exchange with security authorities and is preparing for the event. Already, at least two demonstrations against the event have been registered.
This development continues to highlight the controversial nature of far-right youth organizations in Germany and the vigilance of local authorities and civil groups to the associated political tensions. The AfD's decision to establish a new youth organization, and the proposed leadership, has sparked controversy and concern, with many questioning the party's commitment to democratic values.
- The proposed employment policy within the new AfD youth organization, as indicated by its integration with the party and the potential leadership of Jean-Pascal Hohm, may raise concerns over adherence to democratic values, given Hohm's right-wing extremist classification.
- The upcoming establishment of the new AfD youth organization, given its associated political tensions and the controversial nature of far-right youth organizations in Germany, has sparked a flurry of policy-and-legislation discussions, Politics, and general news debates, as local authorities and civil groups scrutinize the organization's commitments and intentions.
