The AfD parliamentary group in the German Bundestag has expelled Jan Wenzel Schmidt from its faction over alleged conduct damaging to the group, including accusations of using his mandate for private business dealings and pressuring party members.

Schmidt, who previously served as the general secretary of the AfD state association of Saxony-Anhalt from 2022 to February 2025, had sparked a vetting-and-nepotism debate within the party amid internal conflicts in Saxony-Anhalt.

Schmidt countered with accusations of cronyism against colleagues and claimed he would present evidence; he described the party as a 'predatory community' with alleged embezzlement and corruption during an interview with NiUS portal.

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A survey commissioned by Körber-Stiftung shows voluntary mayors facing tighter finances and bureaucratic burdens, with 33% satisfied with their scope, 69% working over half their time on administration, and 70% rating their municipal finances as poor or very poor; highlighting demand for greater local autonomy.

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Other parties have called for consequences and stricter rules to address the issue.

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