"German Far Right Nominates EU Lead Candidate, Advocates for European Anti-Migrant 'Fortress'"

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party elected Maximilian Krah as its lead candidate for the upcoming European Parliament election. The party aims to challenge the EU from within and transform it into a "fortress" against migrants. Krah, a controversial MEP, denies allegations of potential contract fraud. The AfD also voted to officially join the far-right and Euroskeptic Identity & Democracy group in the European Parliament, increasing its influence and funding. The party has risen in German national polls but faces uncertainty in maintaining its support. AfD co-leader Alice Weidel called for a repatriation of EU competences to national politics and the establishment of a "federation of European nations."