The leadership of the AfD decided to replace its Youth Alternative group with a new organization that is fully under party oversight, reflecting a tighter control over youth activities. This move follows Germany's domestic intelligence service classifying the current youth group as a confirmed extremist movement. The decision was made during a party conference and aims to align youth activities more closely with the party’s principles, addressing concerns over the JA's independence and past activities that might damage the AfD's reputation.
The newly proposed youth organization, potentially named 'Patriotic Youth,' will require all members, except those under 16, to be AfD members, contrasting with the current Youth Alternative's more independent structure. This change is in response to the AfD leadership's ongoing dissatisfaction with JA's actions, which they believe could negatively impact the party’s image. The move signifies an important shift in the party's strategy, strengthening oversight and aiming for a more aligned youth representation within the AfD framework.
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