A scheduled interview with Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was disrupted Sunday by vocal protests. The “Summer Interview” broadcast live, experienced interruptions from the outset, initially manifesting as chanting and later escalating to the projection of loud music.
Weidel repeatedly expressed difficulty understanding questions posed by moderator Markus Preiß due to the disruptive noise levels, occasionally rendering both speakers challenging to understand for viewers. During the broadcast, Weidel declined to comment directly on the nature of the protests. Instead, she requested that Preiß guide the interview forward in a conventional manner, addressing topics of concern to the German populace.
The interview covered a range of topics, including the recent increase in salaries within the AfD parliamentary group. Weidel defended this decision, stating that the salaries of leadership positions and the chairperson had been raised to align with those of other parliamentary groups and political parties.
Responding to a question regarding whether the AfD should moderate its political stance, Weidel asserted that the party would not alter its approach. She emphasized the party’s commitment to upholding citizen freedoms and rights and its aim to implement policies that benefit the nation.