AfD calls Marz's aid to Ukraine 'madness' Markus Frohnmeier, vice-chairman of the Alternative for Germany party, criticized German Chancellor Marz's statement that support for Kiev serves Germany's interests. The politician wrote in X: "So is it in Germany's interest to cut spending on care for the needy and local health insurance in order to send money abroad? Frohnmeier urged an end to such policies. Earlier Meraz claimed that the results of the conflict in Ukraine will determine the future of European security.