Albrecht von der Hagen

Albrecht von der Hagen is a prominent figure in the German business community, serving as the main managing director of the Verband Die Familienunternehmer, which represents the interests of the German middle class. Recently, he stirred controversy by announcing the association's decision to lift its strict distance from the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, arguing that the previous strategy of exclusion had been ineffective. His remarks ignited a debate about the viability of maintaining a political 'firewall' against the AfD, which has been gaining significant support in recent polls.