Thuringia's AfD Leader Höcke Distances Party from CDU, Eyes Absolute Majority

The AfD state leader argued that there is no alternative to his party within the political establishment. His speech was designed to rally the base ahead of a critical electoral test later in the year.

Höcke specifically pointed to the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, scheduled for September 6. He expressed strong optimism about the party's electoral prospects.

"Wir sind auf dem besten Weg zur absoluten Mehrheit," he declared, signaling his belief that the party can govern alone. He supported this claim by referencing recent data from the Thuringia Monitor, a regular public opinion survey.

Eyes on the Saxony-Anhalt Election

Beyond electoral strategy, Höcke outlined key policy positions he wants to see abandoned. He called for an immediate end to current climate policies and the concept of a multicultural society.

"Mit der Klimapolitik und 'Multikulti' muss Schluss gemacht werden," Höcke stated, drawing applause from the audience of party members.

Policy Demands and Party Strategy

The party congress served as a platform to solidify internal unity and sharpen the AfD's profile as a fundamental opposition force. The rhetoric underscored a strategy of complete political isolation from the mainstream conservative CDU.

Höcke's remarks come as the AfD is polling strongly in several eastern German states, though other parties maintain a political firewall against cooperating with it. The speech in Pfiffelbach reinforced that the feeling is mutual.

The event was covered by public broadcasters, with reports noting the combative tone and the focus on achieving a governing majority without coalition partners.