GermanyThe article reports that the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Hanover is planning to file charges against Ansgar Schledde, the leader of the AfD state branch in Lower Saxony. The allegations center around accusations of 'black money'—specifically, that Schledde allegedly collected funds from party members to secure favorable positions on the state election list for 2022. This follows a raid on the AfD’s regional headquarters two years ago, which was prompted by claims from a former member that Schledde had maintained a secret fund. Investigations by the NDR revealed over 100 individual transfers to Schledde’s private account, ranging from hundreds to thousands of euros, with purposes such as 'war fund' and 'candidate support'. The AfD state branch has denied these allegations, calling them absurd and accusing the prosecution of defamation. Additional internal accusations have been raised by some members, including claims of power consolidation and a personal enrichment model. The lower house of the state parliament is expected to decide on immunity issues soon.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal proceedings against Schledde in a factual manner, citing official sources like the NDR and the Public Prosecutor’s Office. While the subject involves a politically sensitive issue related to corruption allegations within a far-right party, the framing remains neutral,報
