The emails of the German AfD were hacked, putting the party leader Weidel in a rather awkward situation due to their content.

Hackers breached the email accounts of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, releasing 420,000 emails and over 48,000 documents. These documents reveal details about a scandal involving party co-leader Alice Weidel, who allegedly received illegal donations from Switzerland for her campaign. Despite previous claims of ignorance regarding the funds, leaked emails suggest Weidel was aware of the donations and involved in their allocation. The party faced a fine for accepting foreign donations, and calls for Weidel's resignation emerged at the time. The scandal has reignited discussions about banning the AfD, which is currently the most popular party in Germany, as some view it as a threat to democracy.