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AfD politician to run in European elections despite aide’s alleged spying for China
Maximilian Krah will remain German far-right party’s top choice despite accusations against Jian Guo
A far-right German politician has said he will continue to run for the upcoming European parliamentary elections despite allegations that his adviser was spying for the Chinese government.
Maximilian Krah, who is the lead contender for the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, told journalists in Berlin: “I am and will remain the main candidate” after an emergency meeting with party bosses on Wednesday morning after the allegations came to light.
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