Fight for the AfD tipplace: Who is Carsten Becker really?

Fight for the AfD tipplace: Who is Carsten Becker really?

The alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saarland chose a new top candidate for the federal election in September 2025. Carsten Becker, 35 years old and a member of the Saarland state parliament, prevailed at a delegate meeting on February 4, 2025 in Saarlouis with over 75 percent of the vote against his party colleague Christian Wirth. Becker, who has been a member of the state parliament and parliamentary managing director of a three -person group since 2022, has significantly influenced the AfD course, especially through his return to the office of the state chair, which he has been holding since October 2022. He had already infected Wirth in the last federal election, but was able to win the upper hand in this intra -party power struggle, which continued to consolidate his position within the party href = "https://www.sr.de/sr/home/dossiers/dossiers/wahlen/bundeagen-wahl_2025/spitzenkidate_afd_carsten_becker_100.html"> SR .

Becker will not only go into the race as a top candidate for the national association, but will also compete as a direct candidate in the Saarlouis constituency. The nomination marks a significant step for the AfD in Saarland, which has continuously anchored in recent years. With the combat vote against Wirth won, it becomes clear that Becker is pursuing a clear strategy that focuses on topics such as internal security, low taxes and infrastructure investments. Its position as a leading head of the party is particularly important because the AfD is facing a change nationwide in terms of personnel changes and internal arguments.

Becker's political history and controversy

Becker is not a blank sheet in politics. His speeches in the state parliament are often described as bumpy and, according to reports of other political groups, he often does not take part in debates and committee meetings. His appearances, as at a discussion event in the summer of 2023, also caused a stir. There he appeared in a T-shirt that presented slogans of the right-wing extremist "identity movement", including the word "remigration". In addition, he expressed hostile to sexual minorities and foreigners in right-wing extremist online media, which makes his political career controversial.

Becker has a close, albeit exciting relationship with Josef Dörr, one of the most influential members of the Saar-AfD. This dynamic was relaxed at the beginning of the legislative period due to mediation efforts by AfD federal chief Tino Chrupalla. Nevertheless, it remains noteworthy that Becker has gained influence behind the scenes, while party colleagues like Markus Loew, Wirth's employee, turned away from the party.

outlook on the Bundestag election

The upcoming Bundestag election is of great importance because it could significantly influence the political landscape in Germany. The AfD in Saarland has experienced a significant voter inflammation compared to previous elections and was able to expand its seats in the state parliament. Becker plans to use this dynamic to position the party as a strong force on the national political stage.

Becker's nomination as a top candidate is not only an internal party success, but could also significantly influence the opportunities of the AfD in the federal government. The AfD state list for the Bundestag election has already been set up, which sets the course for the election campaign. The AfD is the first party in Saarland to take this step, as Vorider-Zeitung reported.

The coming months could decide whether Carsten Becker and the AfD can successfully implement their course and whether they will continue the continued trend for the stronger anchoring of the party.