AfD Internal Paper Criticizes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Campaign as "Absolute Disaster"

An internal document from the AfD's own campaign manager sharply criticizes the party's state election campaign in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, according to a report by Sebastian Friedrich in Der Freitag. The 25-page paper describes the campaign as an "absolute disaster" and targets lead candidate Leif-Erik Holm. The AfD won 38.2 percent in the northeastern state, its second-best result ever but below 40 percent and weaker than its record performance in Saxony-Anhalt. The party also achieved a record result in Berlin's Abgeordnetenhaus election. After the votes, party leaders presented a confident front: Alice Weidel declared "We will hold course," and Tino Chrupalla saw no need for corrections, saying the AfD need not become more willing to compromise with the Union and that others must move toward the party. Behind the display of unity, however, internal reckoning has begun, with the result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern fueling unease. Der Freitag has obtained the internal document, which lays out the criticism over 25 pages. The report points to a generational conflict within the party around Holm and others.