European Election Program
Program of the Alternative für Deutschland
for Election of the 9th
European Parliament 2019
3.1
Foreign Policy
3.1.1
Foreign Policy. Germany and Europe in Changing International Relations
The
purpose of German foreign policy is the maintenance of a sovereign Germany
which guarantees freedom, law and security for its citizens. We stand for a Europe
of nations [Vaterländer] and reject
the EU’s centralizing efforts. Core competences and authority of decision in
the area of foreign and security policy must remain the responsibility of the
member states.The AfD is committed to a foreign policy directed by German
interests. The requirements of Realpolitik
are the guiding principle, not unrealistic ideologies. Conscious of its
responsibilities, Germany must therefore take up a leadership role in the
European community of states.
A
stable, peaceful order in Europe requires a balanced cooperation, not only with
the USA but also with Russia. The legitimate security interests of all European
states are thereby taken into consideration. The Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSZE) is an essential element of the European order of
peace. We are committed to respect for human rights and thereby especially to
the peoples’ right to self-determination. At the same time, we demand
observance of the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of
states by other powers and non-state actors.
3.1.2
The Gestaltung of European Foreign
Policy
The
AfD rejects the communization [Vergemeinschaffung]
of European foreign and security policy (GASP) and of the European foreign
service. Instead, we are for a concentration on inter-state determination
within Europe.
3.1.3
European Cooperation
France
remains an important partner in Europe. German interests however are in the
future to be given much stronger consideration. The close relations with Great
Britain must also be retained after its exit from the European Union. On that
account we support the efforts of the Visegrad states for the maintenance of
European identity.
3.1.4
Alliance Partner USA
Good
relations with the USA are of essential importance for Europe and Germany. A
determination of interests with equality and mutual respect is required. The
change in U.S. foreign policy compels Germany and the other European states to independently
formulate their interests and also opens up an opportunity to make the most of
them.
3.1.5
Russia
The
historical and economic ties with Russia demand a reciprocal arrangement of
interests which serves the good of all European peoples. Only with Russia’s
inclusion is a stable order of peace in Europe imaginable. We regard the
sanctions imposed against Russia as being mis-directed [nicht zielführend]. The AfD is committed to their removal and a
normalization of relations with Russia. We favor a strengthened cooperation
with the Eurasian Economic Community and support the extension of the present
gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea (Nord Stream 2) between Russia and Germany in
consideration of the supply security of the central European countries. Thereby
will our gas supply and that of other European partners be put on a broader
basis.
3.1.6
China
We wish to extend economic, political and cultural contacts with China, at the same time however arriving at a mutual approximation of the legal parameters for trade and investment. Pending that, the purchase of European firms by Chinese-directed firms must be controlled by competition and cartel law, limited, and in case of emergency, stopped. We are correspondingly opposed to the selling off of German and European technology.
3.1.7
Turkey
Culturally, Turkey does not belong to Europe. The AfD demands the immediate termination of accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey and the suspension of financial remedial aid.
3.1.8
Syria
During the war, Germany received over one-half million Syrian war refugees who now without delay must be returned. The federal government thus must enter into negotiations with Syrian authorities and exert itself within the EU for the lifting of sanctions against Syria.
[Translated by Todd Martin]
