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  "description": "A staff member of AfD Spitzenkandidat Maximilian Krah was arrested on espionage suspicions on 23 April 2024. The man, of Chinese descent, allegedly passed information from the EU Parliament to Chinese intelligence. Krah responded that he learned of the accusations from the media and said the employment relationship would end if confirmed. The AfD party leadership summoned Krah to Berlin for questioning amid the political fallout. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser called the allegations \"extremely serious.\" The incident damages the AfD's credibility as a party asserting to defend German interests and has sparked internal party tensions and external scrutiny. Political scientist Wolfgang Schröder called the AfD a threat to democracy and security. The case overlaps with prior concerns about Russian influence and corruption allegations within the party. Krah acknowledged previous FBI questioning in the US about suspected pro-Russian money but denied wrongdoing. The party leadership stated there is no place for those influenced by foreign powers. The incident has potential implications ahead of the European elections in June 2024.",
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