The AFD candidate emphasizes the need for Germany to implement significant reforms, focusing on border control, tax reduction, and reactivating nuclear power plants. They argue that Germany faces high energy prices, a migration crisis, and excessive taxation, which hinder economic growth. The candidate criticizes the EU's bureaucracy, particularly the European Commission, for its undemocratic nature and policies that harm Germany's automotive sector. They propose a reformed EU with veto powers for member states and suggest a free trade zone as an alternative to the current EU structure. The candidate also discusses the importance of aligning Germany's security interests within NATO and expresses support for Donald Trump, hoping for diplomatic resolutions to conflicts like the Ukraine war. They advocate for cheap and secure energy sources, including nuclear and coal, to prevent German companies from relocating abroad due to high energy costs.