The leader of the parliamentary group “Die Linke” Sahra Wagenknecht, has strongly condemned the disruption of the ARD summer interview featuring Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel.
In remarks published by “Welt” Wagenknecht characterized the interview interruption as a promotional event for the AfD, not due to the substance of Weidel’s arguments, but because it fundamentally undermined the principles of fair political discourse. She argued that such actions, intended to silence a political opponent, represent an undemocratic display of arrogance and a sign of weakness.
Wagenknecht emphasized the importance of fair debate and substantive engagement within a democratic society, rejecting tactics of censorship and ‘cancel culture.’ She described the protesters’ actions as a recurring example of a purported “fight against the right” that, ironically, serves to undermine democratic processes and bolster the AfD’s standing.