In a powerful and unflinching address, Alice Weidel, Member of the German Bundestag and co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, delivered an explosive speech at CPAC 2025. She outlined the stark reality facing Germany today, criticizing the establishment’s failures and the rising threats to freedom and democracy. As the leading patriotic opposition party in Germany and the second strongest political force nationwide, AfD stands poised to shape the country’s future. This article dives deep into Weidel’s speech, shedding light on her key arguments about the political climate, the assault on free speech, and the urgent need to reclaim sovereignty and peace in Europe.
Table of Contents
- Introduction and Greetings: A Call from Freedom-Loving Patriots
- Why Establishment Politicians Fear AfD
- Government Hypocrisy and Failures
- Attack on Free Speech and Democracy
- Misuse of Domestic Intelligence Service
- Threats to Democracy in Germany
- Firewall Against Democracy: The Woke Establishment’s Panic Room
- Freedom vs Authoritarianism: The True Frontline
- AfD’s Commitment to Freedom and Peace
- Conclusion: A Vision for a Free and Sovereign Germany
Introduction and Greetings: A Call from Freedom-Loving Patriots
Addressing a distinguished audience including Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and other esteemed government members, Alice Weidel began by extending greetings from the “freedom-loving patriots of Germany.” She proudly introduced herself as the chair of the Alternative for Germany, emphasizing AfD’s role as the leading patriotic opposition party and the nation’s next ruling party. Her goal was clear: to provide an unvarnished look at the current situation in Germany and reveal the realities that many inside and outside the country remain unaware of.
Weidel’s opening remarks set the tone for a candid discussion about the challenges Germany faces under the current establishment. Her speech was not just a critique but a rallying cry for transparency, accountability, and the defense of democratic principles in the face of growing authoritarian tendencies.
Why Establishment Politicians Fear AfD
One of the central themes of Weidel’s speech was the deep fear that legacy media and establishment politicians harbor towards AfD. She argued this fear is justified, as more and more German voters are growing tired of deception and the steady erosion of their quality of life. According to Weidel, the political establishment has transformed Germany into a “danger zone” for its citizens, plagued by mass migration, escalating crime rates, soaring taxes, rising energy prices, inflation, and the destruction of personal wealth.
Despite the public’s rejection of the previous left-green government, Weidel contended that the new government continues the same harmful policies. She highlighted the hypocrisy of a government that claims to prevent illegal immigration but simultaneously “leaves the gates wide open.” This contradiction, she said, fuels public disillusionment and undermines trust in political leadership.
Government Hypocrisy and Failures
Weidel sharply criticized Chancellor Merz, accusing him of winning the election by plagiarizing AfD’s policy proposals only to abandon those promises immediately after securing power. She described this as selling his soul to leftist forces to maintain their control while personally ascending to the chancellorship. This betrayal, in her view, exemplifies the establishment’s desperation to cling to power at any cost.
She also condemned the Chancellor’s foreign policy, particularly his involvement in fomenting conflict abroad, such as in Ukraine, at great taxpayer expense. Yet, when it comes to the “daily horrors” of migrant violence and Islamist terror on German streets, the Chancellor remains silent. This selective attention, according to Weidel, reveals a government out of touch with the urgent needs and safety concerns of its own citizens.
Attack on Free Speech and Democracy
Weidel painted a grim picture of the current German government’s assault on free speech and democratic norms. She accused the establishment of continuing a war on free speech that began under previous administrations. Critical voices, especially those aligned with AfD, are systematically silenced by being labeled “right-wing and extremist.”
Under the guise of combating hate speech and disinformation, legitimate opinions are being criminalized. Weidel warned that these tactics are designed to exclude AfD from government and allow leftist elites to cling to power against the democratic will of the majority. This, she argued, undermines the very foundation of democracy by denying over ten million voters proper representation.
Misuse of Domestic Intelligence Service
A particularly alarming aspect of Weidel’s speech was her critique of Germany’s domestic intelligence service, the so-called Office for the Protection of the Constitution. She described it not as a body safeguarding democracy but as one protecting the establishment’s “dwindling power.”
In her view, the agency fails at its core mission of uncovering terrorists and preventing attacks. Instead, it spies on opposition parties like AfD, aiming to brand them enemies of the constitution and justify their outlawing. This misuse of intelligence resources, Weidel argued, is symptomatic of a broader authoritarian drift in German politics.
Threats to Democracy in Germany
Weidel issued a stark warning about attempts by influential politicians to ban AfD, the strongest opposition party in Germany. She emphasized that this effort is grotesque and authoritarian, especially given AfD’s rapid rise to prominence, overtaking even the Chancellor’s party in some regions, particularly in East Germany.
Despite these authoritarian moves, Weidel expressed confidence that such schemes will not succeed. She framed the banning attempts as a last-ditch effort by leftist elites to cling to power against the will of the people. The exclusion of millions of voters from representation, she said, would destroy democracy itself.
Firewall Against Democracy: The Woke Establishment’s Panic Room
Weidel exposed the so-called “firewall” that leftist elites claim to erect against a “right-wing tide” as nothing more than a panic room for an anti-patriotic, woke establishment running scared. This metaphor highlighted the desperation and fear driving the political class to dismantle democratic institutions and norms.
She reminded the audience that one in four German voters cast their ballots for AfD, demanding responsibility for Germany’s future. Ignoring or excluding these voters, she argued, would violate the sacred democratic principle that the voice of the people matters—a sentiment echoed by U.S. politician J.D. Vance, whom she quoted during her speech.
Freedom vs Authoritarianism: The True Frontline
Moving beyond the traditional left-right political spectrum, Weidel identified the true frontline in today’s civilization as a battle between authoritarian centralism and bureaucratic paternalism on one side, and defenders of civil, economic, and intellectual freedom on the other.
She asserted that the wind of change is blowing strongly across Europe and the Western world, signaling a future that belongs to free, patriotic citizens and sovereign nations. This conference, she said, stands as proof of that hopeful shift.
AfD’s Commitment to Freedom and Peace
In closing, Weidel expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hungary for hosting the event and serving as a beacon of freedom. She reaffirmed AfD’s steadfast commitment to core values including:
- Free speech, the cornerstone of all freedom
- Secure borders and law and order
- The safety of children and future generations
- Sovereign nations and national self-determination
- The right to be free citizens and free nations
- Peace, including in Ukraine, with Russia, and good relations with neighbors and the USA
She ended with a stirring call to “make Europe great again together,” underscoring the AfD’s vision for a prosperous and free future for Germany and Europe as a whole.
Conclusion: A Vision for a Free and Sovereign Germany
Alice Weidel’s speech at CPAC 2025 offers a candid and critical perspective on the state of German politics today. She highlights the failures and hypocrisies of the establishment, the dangers posed by authoritarian tendencies, and the urgent need to defend democratic freedoms and national sovereignty. Her message resonates with millions of Germans who feel betrayed by the political class and demand a new path forward.
By articulating a vision centered on freedom, security, and peace, Weidel and the Alternative for Germany present themselves as the voice of a significant portion of the population seeking real change. Whether one agrees or disagrees with her politics, her speech undeniably captures the intense political struggles shaping Germany’s future and the broader debate about democracy in Europe.
In a time when many democracies face internal and external pressures, Weidel’s call to stand firm for free speech, secure borders, and sovereign nations is a reminder of the ongoing battle to preserve the values that underpin free societies. As Germany and Europe navigate these turbulent times, the voices of patriotic citizens demanding transparency, accountability, and respect for democratic principles will continue to shape the continent’s destiny.
