Jörg Meuthen returns: a new attempt for the state parliament!

Jörg Meuthen returns: a new attempt for the state parliament!

Backnang, Deutschland - The former AfD member of the state parliament Jörg Meuthen plans his return to the state parliament of Baden-Württemberg. This time he runs for the values ​​union, a political movement that focuses on economic policy issues. Meuthen took the first steps into politics at the age of 16 when he became a member of the Junge Union and founded a local association in Bad Ems. He later joined the AfD in 2013, motivated by the treatment of citizens perceived as arrogant by the established parties, reports ZVW .

Meuthen's political career picked up speed when he was elected AfD deputy state spokesman for the deputy state spokesman in Baden-Württemberg in 2015. A year later, he became the AfD parliamentary group in the Stuttgart state parliament after moving into parliament in 2016 via a second mandate. Nevertheless, there were also breaks in his political career: in 2022 he left the AfD and criticized the development of the party to the right. Most recently, Meuthen was a member of the European Parliament until July 2024.

turn to value union

After leaving the AfD, Meuthen found a new political home in the values ​​union, whose deputy federal chairman he has been since September 2024. The focus is in particular on economic policy approaches, which corresponds to Meuthen's beliefs as an economic liberal politician. During his time in the AfD, he was perceived as part of the economic liberal wing, even if he never clearly distinguished himself from the right -wing part. With a view of the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg 2026, he wants to compete as a top candidate.

Meuthen's political views are always characterized by a critical attitude towards the media and refugee policy. In addition, he has repeatedly spoken out against right -wing extremism within the AfD in the past, while he did not fundamentally reject the party's more radical positions. His point of view is clear: he sees the AfD standing as far right and has repeatedly addressed compliance with the freedom-democratic basic order.

personal background

Jörg Meuthen was born on June 29, 1961 in Essen and grew up in a workers' quarter. After graduating from high school in Bad Ems, he studied economics. His academic career led him to the University of Cologne, among other things, where he completed his doctorate. Professor for economics was professionally working before he devoted himself completely to politics.

In his private life, Meuthen is Roman Catholic and has a total of five children from two marriages. These family ties also play a central role in his life, even if he is increasingly focusing on his political ambitions.

With the return to the state parliament, Meuthen not only wants to continue his own political career, but also actively participate in the economic and social development in Baden-Württemberg. He sees a way in the values ​​union to pursue and present his concern for more economic freedom and social stability.