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[[Alice Weidel]] is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). She has been a member of the Bundestag, the federal parliament of Germany, since 2013, representing the constituency of [[Baden-Württemberg]]. Weidel has served in various parliamentary committees, including those focused on [[foreign affairs]] and [[economy]]. Her political career has been marked by her advocacy for European integration and her emphasis on [[foreign policy]] issues, particularly in relation to [[Russia]] and [[Ukraine]]. |
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Weidel was born in [[Germany]] in 1966. She studied [[political science]] and [[economics]] at [[Heidelberg University]], graduating with a degree in [[political science]] in 1991. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a [[journalist]] and [[editor]] for several [[German]] media outlets, including [[Der Spiegel]] and [[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung]]. |
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Weidel joined the CDU in 1990 and was elected to the [[Bundestag]] in 2013. She has held several positions within the party, including [[deputy chairwoman]] of the CDU's [[Baden-Württemberg]] state chapter. In the Bundestag, she has been a vocal supporter of [[NATO]] and has criticized [[Russia]]'s actions in [[Ukraine]]. She has also been a strong advocate for [[European Union]] enlargement, particularly in the [[Balkans]]. |
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Weidel has made several controversial statements during her career, including remarks about [[immigration]] and [[multiculturalism]]. In 2016, she sparked controversy by suggesting that [[Germany]] should consider restricting [[immigration]] from [[Muslim]]-majority countries. She has also been critical of [[Germany]]'s [[refugee]] policy, arguing that the country should prioritize [[national security]] over [[humanitarian]] considerations. |
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Weidel is married and has two children. She is known for her [[conservative]] views on [[social issues]], including her opposition to [[same-sex marriage]] and [[abortion]]. She has also been a vocal critic of [[climate change]] policies, arguing that they could harm [[Germany]]'s [[economy]]. |
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- [CDU official website](https://www.cdu.de) |
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- [Bundestag member profile](https://www.bundestag.de) |
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- [Der Spiegel article on Weidel](https://www.spiegel.de) |
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- [Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung profile](https://www.faz.net) |
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- [NATO official website](https://www.nato.int) |
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- [European Union official website](https://www.europa.eu) |
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Latest revision as of 08:28, 4 November 2026
Alice Weidel is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). She has been a member of the Bundestag, the federal parliament of Germany, since 2013, representing the constituency of Baden-Württemberg. Weidel has served in various parliamentary committees, including those focused on foreign affairs and economy. Her political career has been marked by her advocacy for European integration and her emphasis on foreign policy issues, particularly in relation to Russia and Ukraine.
Early Life and Education
Weidel was born in Germany in 1966. She studied political science and economics at Heidelberg University, graduating with a degree in political science in 1991. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a journalist and editor for several German media outlets, including Der Spiegel and Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Political Career
Weidel joined the CDU in 1990 and was elected to the Bundestag in 2013. She has held several positions within the party, including deputy chairwoman of the CDU's Baden-Württemberg state chapter. In the Bundestag, she has been a vocal supporter of NATO and has criticized Russia's actions in Ukraine. She has also been a strong advocate for European Union enlargement, particularly in the Balkans.
Public Statements and Controversies
Weidel has made several controversial statements during her career, including remarks about immigration and multiculturalism. In 2016, she sparked controversy by suggesting that Germany should consider restricting immigration from Muslim-majority countries. She has also been critical of Germany's refugee policy, arguing that the country should prioritize national security over humanitarian considerations.
Personal Life
Weidel is married and has two children. She is known for her conservative views on social issues, including her opposition to same-sex marriage and abortion. She has also been a vocal critic of climate change policies, arguing that they could harm Germany's economy.
References
- [CDU official website](https://www.cdu.de) - [Bundestag member profile](https://www.bundestag.de) - [Der Spiegel article on Weidel](https://www.spiegel.de) - [Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung profile](https://www.faz.net) - [NATO official website](https://www.nato.int) - [European Union official website](https://www.europa.eu)
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