# Half a million internal AfD documents reportedly leaked

A cache of about 500,000 internal documents from Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reportedly leaked. The material could expose party strategy, finances, and membership details, raising scrutiny of the party. It matters because the AfD is a major opposition force and the leak may affect German politics and data-protection debates.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://hexane.cc/) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:31:05 +0000