Far-right AfD hit by cyberattack releasing thousands of emails

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 04:27 · Archive

Germany's far-right AfD party has launched an inquiry after hackers released thousands of internal emails.

Germany's far-right AfD party has launched an inquiry after a cyberattack resulted in the public release of thousands of internal emails and sensitive documents. The party has downplayed the incident, whilst others hope the leaked materials will prove damaging.

According to Politico, the AfD's EU policy paper does not seek to exit the European Union or eurozone initially. Instead, the party wants to reduce the EU's powers and budget. The AFD would prefer delegates appointed by national parliaments rather than direct European Parliament elections, and would limit the European Commission to administrative tasks.

Co-leader Alice Weidel is expected to present the party's EU policy at the European Parliament on Wednesday. The AFD hopes to implement its EU policies in 2029, when German and European elections take place. A full departure would require a referendum, which would need a constitutional amendment to the German Basic Law and a two-thirds majority in both the Bundestag and Bundesrat—an extremely high threshold.

How it is being reported

• AfD-Hack: Was hinter den geleakten Mails stecktEin Datenleck trifft die AfD: Hunderttausende interne E-Mails und sensible Dokumente sind plötzlich öffentlich abrufbar. Während die Partei den Vorfall herunterspielt, hoffen andere auf Enthüllungen, die der Alternative massiv schaden könnten. Pauline von Pezold, Co-Host von „Inside AfD“, ordnet ein, wie gefährlich dieser Akt des „Hacktivismus“ für die Partei wirklich werden kann. Brennende Barrikaden in […]Politico Europe · 21 Oct, 04:10
• Germany news: Hackers release AfD party emailsGermany's far-right AfD has launched an inquiry after the release of thousands of emails following a cyberattack. Also, investors pledged billions for Germany at a major summit in Berlin. DW has more news from Germany.DW News · 20 Oct, 16:41

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