AfD and BSW push Ukraine aid halt motion through Saxony-Anhalt state parliament
The Saxony-Anhalt state parliament passed a joint AfD and BSW motion on October 14, 2026, calling for an immediate end to weapons deliveries to Ukraine, the lifting of economic sanctions on Russia, and a halt to financial support beyond humanitarian aid. The motion, titled "Peace Talks Instead of Expanding the War in Ukraine," is non-binding because state parliaments have no authority over foreign policy. It urges acting Minister-President Sven Schulze to advocate in the Bundesrat for ending Ukraine assistance. CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left lawmakers condemned it as demagogic and noted it omits Russia's responsibility for the war.
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Germany's AfD and BSW Call for End to Ukraine Aid in State Assembly
Germany's far-right AfD and the leftist BSW party have jointly called for an end to German assistance to Ukraine, according to Reuters and other outlets. In the state assembly of Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD backed a motion to end Russia sanctions and halt aid for Kyiv, with DW describing the move as a pro-Russia alliance between the two parties. UNITED24 Media reported that pro-Russian factions united in the German state assembly to challenge defense backing for Kyiv. UA.NEWS reported that Germany passed a resolution calling for an end to aid to Ukraine. The reports indicate a coordinated push by the two parties against Germany's military and financial support for Ukraine.
Read sourceAfD and BSW Push Ukraine Peace Motion Through Saxony-Anhalt State Parliament
In a special session of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament on October 14, 2026, the far-right AfD and the left-populist BSW passed their first joint motion calling for an end to German military aid to Ukraine. The motion, titled "Peace Talks Instead of Expanding the War in Ukraine," is non-binding since state parliaments have no authority over foreign policy. It urges acting Minister-President Sven Schulze (CDU) to advocate in the Bundesrat for halting Ukraine assistance. Critics from CDU, Greens, SPD, and Left condemned the motion as demagogic and a mockery of victims, noting it omits Russia's role in the war. The session was marked by controversy over AfD Landtag President Tobias Rausch's conduct and Vice-President Hans-Thomas Tillschneider's antisemitic rhetoric. Even some AfD figures acknowledged the motion's purely symbolic nature.
Read sourceSaxony-Anhalt State Parliament Demands Immediate End to All Ukraine Aid
The new state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt has called for an immediate end to all aid to Ukraine, with the motion passing on votes from the AfD and BSW. AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund described the decision as a very important day for a new peace policy across Europe. The report presents the parliamentary demand and Siegmund's attributed assessment without providing further details on the measure's scope, implementation, or reactions from other parties or governments.
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Saxony-Anhalt parliament passes AfD and BSW motion to halt Ukraine arms deliveries
The new parliament of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt passed a motion by the AfD and BSW on Wednesday calling for the immediate lifting of economic sanctions on Russia and an end to weapons deliveries to Ukraine, during a special session in Magdeburg. The motion, titled "Peace talks instead of expanding the war in Ukraine," also demands that financial support beyond humanitarian aid be stopped and urges the state government to push for de-escalation through the Bundesrat. CDU MP Sven Ruhland accused the AfD of omitting Russia's responsibility for starting the war, saying Moscow refuses a ceasefire and is "rewarded with the disarmament of the opponent." Acting Minister-President Sven Schulze (CDU) called the motion a "bridal gift to the BSW" and a "show." The session was overshadowed by disputes over new Landtag President Tobias Rausch, whom Left and Greens accused of violating impartiality.
Read sourceAfD and BSW in Saxony-Anhalt Demand End to Ukraine Aid
The far-right AfD and the left-wing populist BSW have jointly filed a motion in the state parliament of Saxony-Anhalt calling for an end to German aid to Ukraine. BSW parliamentary group leader Claudia Wittig said the motion aims to make clear that a large part of the population no longer wants to finance the war. The article, published by WELT, reports the demand without providing further details on the motion's text, the parliamentary debate, or the likelihood of its passage. The move reflects ongoing political pressure within parts of Germany against continued military and financial support for Ukraine.