The party also advocates for the reactivation of military conscription and stricter citizenship requirements, limiting it to children of at least one German parent or on a case-by-case basis.

During the congress, party members engaged in a detailed review of their election program, with a final version expected to be approved after a series of debates.

A controversial policy term 'Remigration' was added to the election program, reflecting the party's focus on stricter migration policies and a call for Germany to exit the Paris Climate Agreement.

The term 'Remigration' was introduced at the request of AfD EU politician René Aust, who emphasized the importance of rejecting external pressure on language use.

The AfD did not condemn Russia for its actions in Ukraine, with 69% of delegates voting against a motion to include such a condemnation in their election platform.

In terms of European relations, the AfD seeks to establish a new form of cooperation, proposing a 'Bund of European Nations' with a common market, moving away from the current EU structure.

Additionally, the party's platform includes calls for Germany to exit the Eurozone and reintroduce a national currency, although the demand for a 'Dexit' has been removed from the draft.

This congress takes place just six weeks before the federal elections scheduled for February 23, 2025, where the AfD is projected to be the second strongest party according to current polls.

The draft program mentions the war in Ukraine without criticizing Russia, suggesting a neutral future for Ukraine outside of NATO and the EU.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party convened in Riesa on January 12, 2025, where Alice Weidel was nominated as their candidate for Chancellor ahead of the upcoming federal elections.

The convention was marked by significant protests, with estimates of 10,000 to 12,000 demonstrators opposing the AfD, accompanied by a heavy police presence.

However, the term has faced criticism as euphemistic for the mass expulsion of individuals with migration backgrounds and was named the 'Unword of the Year' in Germany for 2023.