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Alice Weidel, co-leader of AfD, accused Romanian migrants in Germany of exploiting social benefits, following a documentary highlighting social aid issues. George Simion praised AfD's local election successes. The documentary revealed rising social aid costs for Romanians, particularly in cities like Magdeburg, where expenses surged from €140,000 in 2013 to over €3 million by 2025. Weidel's claims focused on specific groups, such as Roma families, rather than all Romanians. The investigation also examined the impact of migration on communities in Romania, with local officials noting that aid from Germany significantly benefits their areas. German authorities are calling for stricter regulations on social aid access for EU migrants.