Alice Weidel's Political Positions

⚖️ 1. Economic Thatcherism

• Neoliberal Agenda: Advocates drastic tax cuts, privatization of state assets, welfare reduction, and abolition of minimum wage
• Climate Skepticism: Opposes green transition, calls renewable energy "windmills of shame"
• Elitist Background: Pro-finance alignment despite populist rhetoric (ex-Goldman Sachs banker)

🚫 2. Anti-Immigration & "Remigration"

• Dehumanizing Rhetoric: Calls refugees "knife-wielding men on welfare" and "headscarf girls"
• Mass Deportations: Champions "large-scale repatriations" including legal residents deemed "non-assimilated"
• Fortress Europe: Demands total border closure, criticizes Ukrainian refugees as temporary "guests"

🇪🇺 3. Euroskepticism & "Dexit"

Advocates dismantling EU structures, ending eurozone bailouts. Supports German EU exit referendum if reforms fail.

⚠️ 4. Homonationalism & Identity Contradictions

• Weaponizes LGBTQ+ rights against Muslims while downplaying her lesbian identity
• Endorses "traditional family" definition despite personal life
• Defends convicted far-right extremist Björn Höcke

🌍 5. Pro-Authoritarian Foreign Policy

• Advocates ending Ukraine support, strengthening Russia/China ties
• Praises Trump, Orbán, and Milei; endorsed JD Vance's call to end AfD "firewall"

🔁 6. Historical Revisionism

Minimizes Nazi crimes, claimed Hitler was "communist," tolerates Nazi-referential slogans.

Key Contradictions

Personal Profile	AfD Ideology	Weidel's Alignment
Lesbian with Sri Lankan partner	Anti-LGBTQ+ "traditional family" values	Downplays identity; uses it against Muslims
Multilingual ex-banker	Anti-globalization, pro-"ordinary people"	Advocates tax cuts for elites
West German cosmopolitan	East German nativist base	Adopts anti-immigrant rhetoric
Critic of Chinese espionage	Pro-China economic ties	Silent on AfD ties to Beijing

Conclusion: The Paradox of Respectability

Weidel merges neoliberal economics with xenophobic authoritarianism, using her cosmopolitan image to normalize extremism. Her ideological flexibility makes her a potent force as the AfD's "presentable face" (The Guardian).

Sources: Major media analyses including Der Spiegel, Reuters, Politico, The Guardian (2023-2025)