AfD distances itself from Maximilian Krah's visit to occupied Cyprus

The German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has issued a formal statement condemning the Turkish occupation of Cyprus and distancing itself from the actions of MEP Maximilian Krah. This development followed an unauthorized visit by Krah to the Turkish-occupied territories, where he held meetings with representatives of the occupation regime.

The intervention was initiated by Geadis Geadi, an MEP representing the Cypriot party ELAM, who coordinated with ELAM president Christos Christou to demand a clear stance from the AfD leadership regarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus. On September 2, 2026, a meeting took place involving Geadi, AfD delegation head in the European Parliament René Aust, and MEP Christine Anderson. During this meeting, the AfD leadership formally rejected Krah's visit and provided a written statement confirming their condemnation of the illegal occupation.

This disciplinary action marks a significant shift, as the AfD leadership explicitly stated that Krah's visit was not sanctioned and contradicted the party's official diplomatic position. The situation concludes with the AfD aligning itself with the Republic of Cyprus's stance on the occupation, effectively reprimanding its own representative for the breach of protocol.