Frauke Petry
Frauke Petry is a German politician and former leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, having taken the helm in 2015. Known for her controversial views on immigration and her role in the party's shift toward a more nationalist agenda, Petry was a key figure in the AfD’s rise in German politics. However, she faced internal conflicts and ultimately left the party in 2017, marking a significant turning point in her political career.
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Frauke Petry is the founder of a new party aiming to halve Germany's state quota and return responsibility to citizens.
«Parteien sind Teil des Problems», sagt Ex-AfD-Chefin Frauke Petry
Switzerland· 2026-02-01
Frauke Petry is another former AfD leader who has expressed concerns about the party's radicalization.
«Wir wollen die CDU nicht zerstören, wie Herr Merz behauptet»Switzerland· 2025-11-01
Kemmerich's farewell letter suggests he may join the project 'Team Freiheit' led by former AfD politician Frauke Petry.
FDP: Thomas Kemmerich' Austritt schwächt die rechte Strömung in der Partei - Politik
Germany· 2025-09-12
Frauke Petry is noted for having lost a public power struggle against the radical wing of the party.
Wie glaubhaft ist die Zügelung der Partei?Switzerland· 2025-07-07
Frauke Petry is founding a new party that will participate in the regional elections in 2026.
Bývalá líderka pravicovej AfD Petryová opäť zakladá novú stranu
Slovakia· 2025-05-06
Frauke Petry, the former chairwoman of the AfD, plans to establish a new party that will participate in state elections starting in 2026.
Ablauf: So kommt die neue Bundesregierung ins Amt - PolitikGermany· 2025-05-06Frauke Petry wrote about her meetings with Henning Conle in her book, discussing potential financial support for the AfD.
Henning Conle, der AfD-Spender von ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-03-17
Frauke Petry is noted as one of the founding members of the AfD who left the party.
Die Rechtspopulisten müssten scheitern dürfenSwitzerland· 2025-03-04
Frauke Petry is mentioned as a former leader of the AfD who utilized the votes of the völkische faction.
AfD macht sich zum Werkzeug von PutinSwitzerland· 2025-02-22
Frauke Petry is a former spokesperson for the AfD who admitted that Henning Conle attempted to offer donations to the party.
Γερμανία: Υπό έρευνα η χρηματοδότηση της AfD – O «αχυράνθρωπος» και ο δισεκατομμυριούχος «δωρητής»
Greece· 2025-02-19
Frauke Petry was a prominent female figure in the AfD before her departure in 2017.
Könnte die AfD-Politikerin jemals Kanzlerin werden?Switzerland· 2025-02-19
