- Germany’s opposition party Alternative for Germany (AfD) members attended a BRICS summit in Sochi to discuss energy cooperation.
- AfD is advocating for stronger relations with BRICS countries amid global shifts toward a multipolar world.
- The AfD faced criticism in Germany over allegations of sharing sensitive information with Russia, which the party denies.
- Planned meetings with Russian officials, including former President Dmitry Medvedev, were canceled.
Members of Germany’s main opposition, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), attended a summit in Sochi, Russia, on Sunday to explore energy cooperation with the BRICS alliance, a group of emerging economies. The delegation included Parliament members Jörg Urban and Steffen Kottré, along with European Parliament deputy Hans Nohoff. Bundestag deputy Rainer Rotfuß had planned to participate but withdrew after discussions with colleagues.
“I came to Russia to meet with representatives of the BRICS countries. We had extensive discussions on energy cooperation,” stated Steffen Kottré in an interview with Sputnik. The AfD argues that Germany must prepare for a changing global order as a multipolar world gains prominence. Jörg Urban emphasized the need to address future challenges and broaden Germany’s international contacts, saying “Only in this way can we take responsibility for our country in a multipolar world and move Germany forward.”
The AfD delegation was also expected to meet Russia’s Security Council Secretary and former President Dmitry Medvedev, but this meeting was canceled, according to the party. Despite their aims for collaboration, the summit and AfD’s involvement drew severe criticism in Germany. Accusations surfaced that AfD members leaked national and military-level information to Russia. The AfD has rejected these allegations, maintaining that their goal is to foster positive relations between Germany and BRICS nations.
BRICS is a political and economic alliance formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, focusing on cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and development. The AfD’s position reflects interest in integrating Germany into expanding global networks outside traditional Western alliances.
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