Six AfD Candidates Die Before German Local Elections

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Above: Alternative for Germany (AfD) party placards in Ueckendorf, western Germany, on Aug. 27, 2025. Image copyright: Ina Fassbender/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

While these tragic deaths have understandably caught the public off guard, the unfortunate timing does not mean there was any conspiracy at play. The evidence collected by each municipality points toward untimely deaths due to natural causes and nothing else. The election will continue, and every voter will be able to cast their ballot.

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Right narrative

Half a dozen deaths in such a short period of time is already an anomaly, but the "pre-existing condition" excuse makes it even more suspicious. As was the case with sudden deaths during the COVID vaccine rollout, asking questions about these deaths shouldn't be dismissed as "conspiracy theories."

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