AfD Proposes Dismantling Wind Turbines in Germany

Alice Weidel, chairwoman of Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, has announced plans to dismantle all wind turbines if the party wins power in the upcoming February elections, referring to them as 'windmills of shame.' This position aligns with similar sentiments expressed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who opposes new wind farm constructions. The AfD argues that eliminating wind energy would reduce costs for the national grid and claims the expansion of renewables is driven by ideology rather than necessity. In response, the German marine energy association has criticized this stance, stating that it would primarily benefit Russian interests by maintaining Germany's dependence on fossil fuels. Weidel later attempted to clarify her comments, suggesting they were specific to a local issue in Hesse. Despite the AfD's strong opposition to wind energy, wind power remains a leading source of renewable energy in Germany.