Markus Frohnmaier: The controversial climber of the AfD in the southwest!

Markus Frohnmaier: The controversial climber of the AfD in the southwest!

Heilbronn, Deutschland - Markus Frohnmaier, a prominent member of the AfD, takes on a key role within the Baden-Württemberg state association. As the state chairman and spokesman, he gained the trust of around 390 delegates in his nomination in Heilbronn and is considered the influential representative of the right wing of the party, which also includes Björn Höcke. His political career began with the founding of the young alternative, the AfD youth organization, which has now been dissolved. [Merkur] reports that Frohnmaier was born in Romania and was adopted by a Swabian couple before grew up in the Böblingen district.

After the demolition of a law studies, Frohnmaier joined national politics in 2017 and became a member of the Bundestag for the AfD. Today he is the deputy chairman and foreign policy spokesman for the AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag. He describes himself as a "Prime Minister candidate" for the 2026 state election, but has announced that it does not run for the state parliament.

controversy and criticism

Frohnmaier is not undisputed. Critics accuse him of maintaining close contacts with Russian politicians and even receiving support from the Russian Federation during his 2017 election campaign. According to the research, he was described in the strategy paper of the Presidential Administration of Russia as "under absolute control of the MP". These connections led to concern regarding possible influence on German politics. [Wikipedia] The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies Frohnmaier as a dangerous figure, since it allegedly legitimizes attacks on the state monopoly of violence and maintains close connections to right -wing extremist publishers.

his statements about refugees are also violently controversial. He has frequently defamed it and demands unequal treatment while he wants to replace the Federal Constitutional Court with party -loyal judges. This attitude brought him criticism from human rights organizations and experts who are concerned that his demands violate the human worthy of the Basic Law. [Wikipedia]

right -wing extremism and the AfD

Frohnmaier's role within the AfD is symptomatic of a broader development in the German political landscape. The AfD has been classified as a "right -wing extremist suspicion" since 2021 and has been considered "secured right -wing extremist" since 2025. Right actors, which include Frohnmaier, benefit from social crises that stabilize ideological and personnel structures of right -wing extremist groups. These groups are shown in different manifestations and benefits to spread their ideological approaches. [BPB]

In particular, Frohnmaier is related to several right-wing extremists and pro-Russian groups. He actively participated in the foundation and leadership of the "German Center for Eurasian Studies", which was dissolved in 2018, and performed at an organizing committee of the "Yalta International Economic Forum" controlled by the FSB. His political and personal networks show a worrying proximity to extremely right -wing ideologies and represent a challenge for democratic culture in Germany. [BPB]

Frohnmaier is married to the Russian journalist Daria Frohnmaier and has two children with her. His family background and childhood in Germany could have influenced the development of his political beliefs, which go far beyond conventional borders. The AfD and its representatives, such as Frohnmaier, show a remarkable ability to differentiate themselves organizationally and ideologically, while at the same time adapting the public perception of their ideologies.