German Dairy Billionaire's Ties to Far-Right Politicians Draw Scrutiny

Theo Müller, the billionaire owner of the German dairy giant Müller Group, has connections to top figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Public attention has focused on his friendship with Alice Weidel, one of the party's two leaders. Weidel and other politicians from the fringe party attended Müller's recent extravagant birthday celebration. The event highlights the growing links between wealthy business leaders and the AfD. The AfD is classified by Germany's domestic intelligence service as a "right-wing extremist" party. This official designation means the party is under surveillance for posing a threat to the country's democratic constitution.