AfD leader Chrupalla employs wife of party colleague - AfD's Chrupalla defends hiring lawmaker's wife in constituency office
Tino Chrupalla, co-leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD), has responded to questions about hiring family members in his constituency offices. Reports highlighted that the wife of Saxony state lawmaker Robert Kuhnert works in Chrupalla’s team. The arrangement has drawn attention, though Chrupalla insists it follows all legal requirements.
The employee, who has been part of Chrupalla’s office since 2017, manages citizen inquiries and arranges visits to the Bundestag. Her husband, Robert Kuhnert, joined the Saxony state parliament in 2019 and has been an AfD member since 2015. Both share the same citizen service offices in Weißwasser and Niesky.
Chrupalla addressed concerns by confirming no cross-employment exists in Kuhnert’s office. He also clarified that he and Kuhnert are not related. While admitting a general ‘unease’ within AfD over hiring relatives, he described the current setup as unproblematic and legally sound. The co-leader dismissed further criticism, stating that all contracts meet regulatory standards. He reiterated that the employee’s role predates her husband’s election to the state parliament by two years.
The arrangement remains in place, with Chrupalla maintaining that no rules have been broken. The employee continues her work in the constituency offices, handling public engagement tasks. The AfD leader’s comments suggest no plans to alter the current staffing structure.
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