Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is reportedly set to unveil a comprehensive policy paper proposing sweeping cuts to the powers and budget of the European Union. According to reports from Politico, AfD co-leader Alice Weidel is scheduled to present the controversial strategy at the European Parliament.

The policy framework allegedly stops short of an immediate exit from the European bloc or the eurozone, focusing instead on downsizing European governance. The AfD supposedly wants to abolish direct elections to the European Parliament, replacing them with delegates appointed directly by national parliaments.

Furthermore, the far-right formation intends to restrict the European Commission to purely administrative duties and supplant the European Court of Justice with a basic arbitration tribunal. The European regime would face threats of reduced German budget contributions, with the party ultimately proposing a national referendum on EU membership should Brussels refuse to bend to their reform demands.

Political analysts point out that executing such a referendum remains practically unrealistic, as it would necessitate a constitutional amendment to Germany's Basic Law, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the Bundestag and the Bundesrat. While recent polls show the AfD performing strongly, the European regime and mainstream German parties continue their strict "firewall" policy, refusing any coalition cooperation.

Source: www.dw.com