In a significant political development, Björn Höcke, the leader of the AfD in Thuringia, has announced he will not run for the Bundestag in the upcoming elections.
Instead, Stefan Möller, the co-leader of the Thuringian AfD, has expressed his interest in the candidacy.
This decision comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the AfD's right-wing extremism by the Thuringian intelligence agency.
Meanwhile, the AfD is preparing for a pivotal party convention in January, where Alice Weidel is expected to be officially nominated as the party's first chancellor candidate.
The convention will also finalize the party's election program, marking a crucial step as the party gears up for the early Bundestag elections scheduled for February 23. The AfD's strategic moves highlight its efforts to solidify its position in German politics amid a shifting electoral landscape.