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Alice Weidel, leader of AfD, advocates for swift negotiations to end the Ukraine war and restore Germany's access to affordable Russian energy. She argues that sanctions have severely impacted German industry and criticizes Europe's exclusion from peace talks. Weidel emphasizes the need for a diplomatic approach that considers both Ukrainian and Russian interests. She highlights the economic challenges faced by German companies due to rising energy costs and competition. Weidel also critiques the EU's limited role in diplomatic efforts and calls for a restructuring of EU institutions, proposing changes to the European Parliament and seeking exemptions for Germany from certain EU policies.