The Aporia · Germany's AfD and leftist BSW call for end to help for Ukraine

In Saxony-Anhalt's state parliament, Germany’s far-right AfD and the leftist BSW party passed a symbolic motion calling for an end to military support for Ukraine. The move comes amid discussions about forming a potential coalition government in the region, despite other parties rejecting such collaboration due to the firewall policy aimed at isolating the AfD. This development coincides with ongoing legal proceedings regarding the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, which Ukrainian authorities deny involvement in.

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In October 2026, Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the small leftist BSW party joined forces to pass a symbolic motion in the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt, calling for an end to Berlin's military support for Ukraine. This move comes as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's national government remains Europe’s biggest supplier of military aid to Kyiv, supporting Ukraine against Russia's 2022 invasion. The motion has no practical impact on foreign policy but signals potential cooperation between the AfD and BSW, which could allow AfD state leader Ulrich Siegmund to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt. This development raises concerns about Germany’s unified stance on aiding Ukraine.

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Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the small leftist BSW party joined forces on Wednesday to pass a symbolic motion in the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to Berlin's military support for Ukraine.

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