Footage emerges of a vacation featuring a firearm with the involvement of AfD politician Krah causing controversy once more.
Maximilian Krah, a prominent member of Germany's Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, has found himself in the midst of controversy once again. This time, it's not just his political stance that has raised eyebrows, but his comments and actions that seem to downplay the severity of the crimes committed by the Nazi SS, a notorious paramilitary organization responsible for numerous atrocities during the Nazi regime.[1][2]
The scandal began when a video of Krah in conversation with Far-right Slovakian politician Milan Mazurek surfaced on Instagram and X. In the video, the two politicians are seen casually discussing raw milk, with Krah making humorous remarks about its supposed benefits for men's appearance and fertility.[1] The video also features a pistol lying on the table in front of them, which has sparked criticism due to the proximity of the weapon to children playing in the background.[1]
The AfD leadership promptly banned Krah from making campaign appearances following the controversy. However, Krah's comments about the Nazi SS led to even more significant consequences. In May 2024, the ID faction expelled all AfD MEPs from "Patriots for Europe" due to these controversial statements.[1]
In response to the criticism, Krah resigned from the AfD federal board, but he remains an active member of the German Bundestag. The legal investigations and scandals surrounding Krah, including allegations of money laundering and corruption related to companies associated with individuals accused of espionage for China, have further put the party under scrutiny.[1][2]
The AfD's controversial actions and statements continue to attract criticism, with some users expressing disapproval of the pistol incident, saying, "That's totally unnecessary."[1] Others have gone as far as to question the future of the party and its impact on society, with one user stating, "Two grown men fondle a weapon whose barrel is pointing at playing children and celebrate drinking raw milk. What does that tell us about the future?"[1]
Despite the ongoing controversies, the AfD, along with other right-wing parties, recently founded the "Europa of Sovereign Nations" (ESN) faction in the European Parliament. The ESN faction includes Milan Mazurek, who defended the legality of the pistol in Slovakia.[1]
As the investigations and scandals continue, it remains to be seen how this controversy will affect Krah and the AfD party in the long run.
[1] "AfD-Politiker Maximilian Krah im Pistolen-Skandal: Kontroversen um Nazi-SS-Kommentar und Rechtsextremismus." Spiegel Online, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-politiker-maximilian-krah-im-pistolen-skandal-a-1335733.html
[2] "AfD-Politiker Maximilian Krah unter Verdacht: Geldwäsche und Korruption." Tagesspiegel, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/afd-politiker-maximilian-krah-unter-verdacht-geldwaescherei-und-korruption/27313324.html
- The controversy surrounding Maximilian Krah, a German politician, extends beyond his political stance to include comments that downplay the severity of Nazi SS crimes, social-media footage featuring a pistol, money laundering allegations, and links to companies associated with individuals accused of espionage for China.
- The scandal involving Krah's AfD colleagues has led to expulsion from "Patriots for Europe" and scrutiny of their actions, particularly in relation to entertainment, politics, pop-culture, general-news, and crime-and-justice.
- Critics on social media are debating the future of the AfD party, expressing concerns about its impact on society, with some stating that the pistol incident showcases concerning behavior, while others question its involvement in entertainment and politics.
- In response to the ongoing investigations and scandals, the AfD party, alongside other right-wing parties, formed the "Europa of Sovereign Nations" (ESN) faction in the European Parliament, which includes Milan Mazurek, who defends the legality of the pistol in Slovakia.
