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AfD leaders push a more polished image ahead of regional elections, aiming to broaden appeal.
Weidel seeks closer ties with U.S. Republicans to gain domestic legitimacy for the AfD.
Party leaders argue the rebrand is cosmetic, not a shift in core policies.
Ulrich Siegmund is the lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt and blends a friendly image with radical links.
Siegmund’s supporters reframe his extremism as patriotism, a 'regular guy' image claim.
The AfD remains strongest in eastern Germany where radical voices influence the base.
The party’s extremist fringe connected to events and rhetoric continues to challenge moderation efforts.
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has labeled the AfD an extremist group.
The article links European 'dedemonization' efforts to broader right-wing strategies, including France and Italy.
Overall assessment: the transformation is more about optics than policy change.

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AfD leadership is pushing a more moderated public image to appeal to conservative voters while managing internal radicals.
Key AfD figures like Leif-Erik Holm are used to present a bland, ordinary image to voters while maintaining party influence.
The party’s regional strength is strongest in eastern states, with Siegmund and Holm high-profile candidates in Saxony-Anhalt and elsewhere.
Despite moderating moves, many party members continue to push hardline positions, maintaining broader radicalization.
Weidel seeks to distance the AfD from pro‑Moscow lines by building ties with U.S. Republicans and European lepénistes.
Internal tensions persist as some leaders push a pro‑Kremlin stance despite broader moderation efforts.
Ulrich Siegmund’s rhetoric includes nationalist slogans that echo extremist currents within the party.
The AfD’s push for a broader European alignment includes outreach to nationalists in Hungary and the tougher stance within Germany.
The article situates the AfD within a broader trend of right-wing parties attempting ‘dediabolisation’ to gain legitimacy.
Looking ahead, the AfD could shape regional governance as early as next year, depending on how reform efforts evolve.

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