After Krah’s comments, National Rally Chairman Jordan Bardella declared that such rhetoric crossed a “red line,” leading to a swift motion to exclude the AfD. The AfD attempted damage control: Krah stepped back from the party leadership, was banned from appearances, and eventually expelled from the AfD’s future delegation in the EU Parliament. Nonetheless, Le Pen’s barrier against the AfD held firm, proving once more that cucking rarely pays for the Right.

In recent weeks, there was speculation about the AfD joining the “Patriots for Europe” after a period of “contrition.” The party liked the idea. According to sources from the AfD federal board, “the AfD would certainly fit well into this group.” At the party congress in Essen, a spokesperson for AfD leader Alice Weidel said it was “not yet possible to join a bloc with Fidesz.” However, the new bloc of Fidesz and FPÖ “opens new opportunities for collaboration with other parties.”

There are many shared views between Orbán, Le Pen, and the AfD: disdain for the EU, opposition to military support for Ukraine, and strong ties with Russia. Yet, Le Pen has rejected the AfD again. The creation of “Europe of Sovereign Nations” indicates this clearly — this bloc has 70 fewer members than “Patriots for Europe” and thus minimal power.

This situation once again highlights a recurring issue for right-wing groups: falling into the “divide and conquer” trap often set by the Left. By focusing on internal conflicts and purity tests, right-wing groups weaken their collective strength and political impact, allowing their opposition to maintain dominance and control.