
Former Aide to AfD Politician Sentenced for Spying for China
Jian Guo, a former aide to AfD politician Maximilian Krah, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for espionage on behalf of China. This case underscores serious concerns regarding foreign influence and security within Germany's political landscape, particularly among far-right figures, and highlights the challenges Europe faces in protecting its institutions from external threats.

Former Aide to AfD Politician Sentenced for Spying for China
Jian Guo, a former aide to AfD politician Maximilian Krah, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for espionage on behalf of China. This case underscores serious concerns regarding foreign influence and security within Germany's political landscape, particularly among far-right figures, and highlights the challenges Europe faces in protecting its institutions from external threats.
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