AfD’s Call to Release Sensitive Security Data Sparks Fears of Aiding Russia

Critics warn that the far‑right party’s proposal could compromise national defence

Members of Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) have intensified their campaign to make a range of classified information about the country’s security infrastructure publicly available. The party argues that transparency will expose alleged governmental overreach and inform citizens about “the real state of our nation’s defence.”

However, security experts and opposition politicians contend that the move could hand valuable intelligence to the Russian military, potentially enhancing Moscow’s strategic planning against NATO allies.

“Publishing details such as troop deployments, cyber‑defence capabilities, and critical infrastructure locations would be a goldmine for any adversary,” said Dr. Lena Hoffmann, a senior analyst at the Berlin Institute for Strategic Studies. “It is not a matter of public curiosity; it is a matter of national safety.”

The AfD’s proposal includes the release of documents related to air‑defence systems, maritime patrol routes, and emergency response protocols. Party spokesperson Johannes Krause defended the initiative, stating, “The German people have a right to know how their government is using public funds and what risks we face.”

Government officials have responded by emphasizing the legal restrictions that protect classified material. The Federal Ministry of Defence warned, “Any unauthorized disclosure of security‑related information is a criminal offence and will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.”

International observers are also watching the development closely. A spokesperson for the NATO Secretary‑General noted, “All member states must safeguard sensitive data to maintain collective security. Undermining this can have far‑reaching consequences for the alliance.”

As the debate unfolds in the Bundestag, the AfD remains steadfast, promising to push forward with its transparency agenda, while opponents urge caution, citing the potential for the leaked information to be exploited by hostile foreign powers, especially Russia.