A Libertarian Comeback: Ex-AfD Chairwoman Frauke Petry Announces New Party by 2026
Ex-AfD leader Petry to establish a new political party - Ex-AfD head Petry intends to establish a new political party
In an exclusive interview with Welt, former AfD chairwoman Frauke Petry shared her plans to establish a new political party. This fresh force is set to make its debut in state elections as early as 2026. "Teaming up with like-minded individuals, we established 'Team Freedom' association a while back," Petry revealed. Although she remained tight-lipped about the party's title, she assured that its ideological blueprint is already secured.
"The rift in the political landscape isn't between CDU and AfD; it's in the void of a nonconformist, liberal party," said the 49-year-old chemist. The forthcoming party's platform will advocate for a revitalization of cultural relations with the West, positioning itself as a progressive antidote to the current political climate. Petry envisions drastically cutting the state's involvement in the economy, aiming to have it down to 25 percent within five years. She emphasized that none of the existing parties, not even the ones fostering free speech, aligns with this objective.
Petry co-founded the AfD, but her tenure was short-lived, as she departed the party post the 2017 federal election due to internal feuds, most notably the flourishing influence of the far-right faction led by Thuringia's AfD state chairman Björn Höcke. Spending some time as an independent Bundestag member after her departure, she also launched the Blue Party. Unfortunately, the Blue Party disbanded at the end of 2019 following unimpressive election results in Saxony and Thuringia.
Nevertheless, Petry's optimistic about her comeback. "We intend to enter the upcoming state elections, starting with Baden-Württemberg," she declared. Noteworthy, the new party will bring in candidates from among self-reliant citizens and entrepreneurs with real-world experience, who won't be obligated to join the party. This strategy, she claims, will ensure representation for the 98 percent of citizens who aren't part of any existing party.
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Background Information:
The new party, championed by former AfD leader Frauke Petry, aims to shake up the political landscape with its nonconformist, liberal ideology. Here's a glimpse into the party's core aspects:
Political Alignment
- Anti-Statist Agenda: The party is expected to push for a drastic reduction in governmental interference in welfare, thus promoting an "anti-statist" ideology[1].
- Transcending Cultural Barriers: It intends to bridge the gap between conservative German factions and Western countries' cultural values, gaining support from like-minded individuals who yearn for cross-cultural unity[1].
- Business-Friendly Policies: The party plans to foster a favorable atmosphere for businesses and private entrepreneurs by adopting liberal economic policies[2][3].
Petry's new party promises to reshape the German political landscape with its nonconformist, liberal ideology that's expected to resonate with businessmen, non-conformists, and cultural enthusiasts alike. The party's exact name, detailed platform, and official members still remain under wraps, but its foundation seems to be rooted in economic liberalism and a desire for cultural connections with the West.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget for the new political party established by Frauke Petry, which advocates for a business-friendly economy and cultural relations with the West.
- Since the dissolution of the Blue Party, Petry's forthcoming party will represent self-reliant citizens and entrepreneurs, hoping to fill the void of a nonconformist, liberal party in German politics.
- Despite Petry's departure from the AfD following internal feuds, her new party shares some similarities with her previous political alignments, aiming for an "anti-statist" agenda and a reduction in governmental interference in welfare.
- In line with the upcoming party's policy-and-legislation, Petry envisions drastically reducing the state's involvement in the economy, aiming to have it down to 25 percent within five years.
