In Germany, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) faced a setback when one of its candidates was excluded from a local mayoral race.
Joachim Paul, an AfD state parliament member, was barred from running for mayor in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, a city of about 170,000 residents, due to concerns raised by opponents about his adherence to Germany’s constitutional principles.
An administrative court recently upheld this decision, limiting Paul’s options to a post-election challenge.
On August 5, 2025, Ludwigshafen’s election committee voted 6-1 to exclude Paul, citing doubts over his loyalty to the free democratic order outlined in Germany’s Basic Law.
The co…
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