Alice Weidel selected as AfD chancellor candidate ahead of German elections

Alice Weidel has been chosen as the chancellor candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party ahead of next month's general election. She received strong support at the party conference and aims to address issues like immigration and European Union power. Weidel, a gay woman with a PhD in economics, seeks to present the AfD as a conservative party rather than a far-right one. Her leadership is seen as a way to attract broader public support while maintaining the party's core values. Thousands protested outside the conference, expressing concerns about the AfD's influence. Despite the protests, the AfD is expected to secure over 20% of the vote, potentially becoming a significant voice in the German parliament.