Germany, hacker attack on the AfD: between Hitler and swastikas, the emails embarrass the far right

The far-right AfD party in Germany is facing backlash after a hacking incident exposed sensitive emails, including controversial content. Over 400,000 emails were leaked, revealing references to Hitler, Nazi symbols, and anti-Semitic remarks. The party admitted to a significant data breach and attempted to downplay the relevance of the leaked information. However, the content includes serious allegations of Holocaust denial and glorification of Hitler among party members. The leadership framed the hacking as an attack on democracy while questioning the authenticity of the leaked material. This incident may impact ongoing legal proceedings against the party.