Correctiv research shows criminals among AfD MPs - the problem probably runs deeper. There are said to be at least first-instance judgments against 28 politicians or party employees.

The allegations range from dangerous bodily harm, violation of official secrets and weapons offenses to insult and incitement. Two cases that fr.de researched point to a broader problem for the party. Only 48 cases of AfD politicians and employees who were conspicuous in the “recent past” were included in the research.