Ex-leader of AfD, Petry, to establish a new political group
A new political party, named Team Freiheit (Team Freedom), has been announced by former AfD chairwoman Frauke Petry. The party's proposed agenda focuses on anti-statism, emphasizing free market principles, free speech, and a reduction of state spending.
According to Petry, the party aims to fill a political gap for voters who favor strong limitations on state intervention. In an interview with Welt, Petry revealed that Team Freiheit will participate in the regional election in Baden-Württemberg, scheduled for March 2026 [1].
Unlike traditional parties, Team Freiheit does not require its candidates to become members. Instead, the party aims to win candidates who are independent citizens and entrepreneurs. The ideological direction of the new party is already set, with Petry's goal for the state's share of the economy being to reduce it from around 50% to 25% within five years.
Petry served as an independent member of parliament until 2021 and co-founded the AfD but left due to internal disagreements. She later founded the Blue Party, but it was dissolved due to poor election results. Petry and her allies have now founded the 'Team Freedom' association to prepare for the new party. It's important to note that the new party is not related to the current AfD party.
This information reflects Frauke Petry’s transition from her former roles in AfD leadership and parliamentary service to launching a party centered on limiting government size and influence [1]. As the election approaches, more details about Team Freiheit and its candidates are expected to be revealed.
[1] Source: Welt Interview with Frauke Petry, [Date]
The new party, Team Freiheit, founded by Frauke Petry, aims to address the political gap for voters who favor limits on state intervention, focusing on policies such as free market principles, free speech, and reduced state spending. Petry's vision for the party includes a goal to reduce the state's share of the economy from around 50% to 25% within five years, underscoring their commitment to anti-statism in policy-and-legislation.
