Chrupalla emphasized the party’s longstanding position advocating for the removal of all allied troops and nuclear weapons, urging that the US should be the first to exit. He criticized Germany’s involvement in international military operations and expressed a desire for the AfD to transition from a protest party to a governing party by 2029. Additionally, he stated that Ukrainian refugees should return to their home country, citing dissatisfaction with their treatment in Germany. The party’s regional leader, Jörg Urban, faced a disappointing reelection result, garnering only 76.5% support.