1. Early Life and Career
2. Professional Background
3. Entry into Politics
4. Parliamentary Career
5. DePUTY Leader of the AfD Parliamentary Group
6. Leadership of the AfD
7. Pro-Russian Stance

Early Life and Career

Born and Raised in East Germany

Tino Chrupalla was born on April 14, 1975, in Weißwasser, East Germany.

Professional Background

After completing his education, Chrupalla worked as a painter and decorator from 2003 onwards.

Entry into Politics

Joining the Alternative for Germany (AfD)

In 2015, Chrupalla joined the AfD, a right-wing political party in Germany.

Parliamentary Career

Election to the Bundestag

In the 2017 federal parliamentary elections, Chrupalla defeated Michael Kretschmer, a longstanding member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), in the electoral district of Görlitz (Saxony).

DePUTY Leader of the AfD Parliamentary Group

He became one of five deputy leaders of the AfD parliamentary group in the Bundestag.

Leadership of the AfD

Co-Leadership of the Party

On November 30, 2019, Chrupalla was elected co-leader of the AfD, alongside Jörg Meuthen, succeeding Alexander Gauland.

Pro-Russian Stance

Chrupalla is known for his approval of Russian President Vladimir Putin's policies. Notably, he attended an event at the Russian embassy in Berlin marking the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe while wearing a badge with the Russian flag.

Politics