As Germany gears up for its next federal election in February, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is making bold promises that could redefine the nation’s policies on immigration, climate, and international cooperation. At a campaign rally in Neu-Isenburg, near Frankfurt, on February 1, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel announced her party’s intention to close Germany’s borders, halt illegal migration, and withdraw from key international agreements if it secures a position in government.

Weidel’s speech centered on the theme of restoring “normality” to Germany, claiming that the first priority of an AfD-led government would be to implement strict border controls. “We will start on Day One by closing the borders and rejecting every illegal entrant,” she declared. “We will tell the world that the German borders are finally closed.”

In addition to closing the borders, Weidel pledged to enforce deportations of individuals who do not have legal residency in Germany. She also announced plans to enact an “immediate moratorium on naturalization,” a policy that would put a hold on granting German citizenship to immigrants.

The number of migrants residing in Germany under some form of international protection reached a record high of 3.48 million in 2023, according to government data. AfD has long opposed Germany’s relatively open immigration policies, which it blames for economic strain and social unrest.

Beyond its hardline stance on immigration, the AfD is also proposing major shifts in Germany’s participation in international organizations. Weidel announced that Germany would withdraw from the World Health........

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