He argued that the EU should function effectively without requiring substantial financial investment, while simultaneously maintaining a desire for amicable relations with other European nations, a functioning internal market and coordinated research policies
The AfD also identifies potential savings through the complete cessation of arms deliveries to Ukraine Furthermore, the party calls for considerable cuts to international development aid, a budgetary area which Espendiller credits his faction with influencing, noting the recent reduction in funding for the corresponding ministry
Within the realm of social welfare, the AfD intends to focus on the “Bürgergeld” (basic income) system Specifically, they propose to discontinue “Bürgergeld” payments to Ukrainian war refugees When questioned about maintaining security nets for other vulnerable groups, Espendiller offered less direct responses, referencing existing provisions for asylum seekers The party also calls for the complete abolition of the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF)
