Alice Weidel

Politician; economist

German Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician; economist
NationalityGerman
Date of Birth06/02/1979
Age47 years
BirthplaceGütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany

Latest News about Alice Weidel

04/07/2026

Alice Weidel was re-elected as co-leader of the AfD at the party congress in Erfurt, receiving about 81% of the vote. The result extended her leadership for another two years and came as the party projected unity ahead of key regional elections.

30/06/2026

Weidel told Reuters that Germany should end its boycott of Russian oil and gas and pursue warmer ties with Russia if the AfD gains national power. She framed the policy shift as necessary to strengthen Germany’s economy and reduce energy costs.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAlice Elisabeth Weidel
Known ForCo-leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD); leader of the AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag
Political PartyAlternative for Germany (AfD)

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationStudied economics and business administration; doctorate in economics

Personal Life

LanguagesGerman; English; Mandarin

Relationships & More

PartnerFemale partner
ChildrenTwo sons

Career

OverviewGerman politician and economist. Has served as co-chair of AfD since 2022 and as parliamentary group leader in the Bundestag since 2017. Previously worked in finance and business consulting.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Worked in China for several years.
2. Has a doctorate in economics.
3. Previously worked for financial firms including Goldman Sachs and Allianz Global Investors.
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