AfD candidate Leif-Erik Holm calls for EU treaty renegotiation

Following electoral successes in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is emphasizing its stance on European integration. Leif-Erik Holm, the AfD candidate for Minister-President in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, stated that while the party intends to maintain European cooperation, it seeks to renegotiate European treaties to reduce what he describes as excessive bureaucracy from Brussels.

Holm expressed a desire to ‘dismantle’ the current EU structure to return to a model focused on national sovereignty rather than a ‘superstate.’ The party’s platform includes calls for stricter migration policies and a reduction in EU competencies.

Concurrently, political commentary regarding the Union (CDU/CSU) suggests the conservative bloc faces challenges in addressing public demand for security and reform. Observers note that a perceived lack of political competence in established parties has contributed to increased support for radical political fringes.