Frauke Petry

Frauke Petry is a German politician who was a leading figure in the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, known for its nationalist and Eurosceptic views. She served as the party's chairwoman from 2015 to 2017 and was a member of the Bundestag (German parliament). Petry is recognized for her role in shifting the AfD towards more right-wing positions during her leadership. In 2017, she left the party amid internal disagreements, and she has since been involved in political commentary and activism outside mainstream party politics.