Jean-Pascal Hohm, head of the AfD youth group Generation Deutschland, has confirmed his candidacy for the party's federal board.
The 29-year-old Brandenburg state parliament member from Cottbus aims to join the AfD leadership at the party congress in Erfurt in early July. He told the German Press Agency that the young generation brings essential perspectives to address Germany's challenges. Hohm has led Generation Deutschland since its founding in November 2025. The group was created after the AfD parted ways with its previous youth wing, the Junge Alternative. Party leaders see strong prospects for his bid. Daniel Tapp, spokesperson for AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, said youth representation on the federal board is needed to keep the organization closely tied to the party. Sections of the Thuringia AfD have also backed the candidacy.
