# AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund media controversies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afd-candidate-ulrich-siegmund-media-controversies > Updated: 2026-09-05T11:06:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s top candidate for the Saxony-Anhalt state election, has become a focal point of media controversy and political tension. Following a confrontational exchange between ZDF reporter Fabian Köster and Siegmund, the reporter faced violent threats from supporters of the politician. This incident occurred after Köster questioned Siegmund on controversial party policies during a public appearance. Subsequent media scrutiny intensified after an interview Siegmund conducted with the children’s channel KiKA. The interview, in which Siegmund discussed patriotism and suggested that Germans should not “always only feel ashamed of our history,” drew criticism from those who argued the broadcaster failed to provide necessary historical context regarding National Socialism. While some commentators have noted a shift in perception regarding Siegmund’s high-energy campaign style, the broadcaster has faced backlash for its handling of his statements. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Ulrich Siegmund faces criticism over KiKA interview AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund has drawn criticism following a KiKA interview where his comments on German history and patriotism were not sufficiently contextualized by the broadcaster. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ulrich-siegmund-faces-criticism-over-kika-interview ### 2026-08-29: ZDF reporter Fabian Köster faces threats after confrontation with AfD politician ZDF reporter Fabian Köster faced violent threats from AfD supporters following a provocative confrontation with Saxony-Anhalt top candidate Ulrich Siegmund. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdf-reporter-fabian-kster-faces-threats-after-confrontation-with-afd-politician --- Cite as: AfD candidate Ulrich Siegmund media controversies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/afd-candidate-ulrich-siegmund-media-controversies