Title: AfD Leader Alice Weidel Blames Angela Merkel for "Destroying Germany" with Energy Policy
AfD party leader Alice Weidel has lambasted former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, accusing her of "destroying" the country with her energy policies. Weidel, who took the AfD helm in 2022,-shared her views in a striking interview with tech mogul Elon Musk on his Twitter space.
"From my perspective, Angela Merkel has largely dismantled our country," Weidel stated. "Her goal was to force only solar and wind energy upon us. It’s not rocket science that you can’t run an industrial nation solely on wind and solar power."
Meanwhile, Musk offered a counterpoint, expressing his support for renewable energy but stressing the need for "underappreciated" nuclear power in Germany. "The right move is to significantly increase the amount of nuclear power in Germany," he argued.
Weidel, who helms the AfD – known for its anti-immigration stance and championing traditional family values – is a remarkable public figure, especially given the party’s male-dominated dynamics and focus on working-class interests.
