AfD Leak: What 421,179 Hacked Emails Show about the German Far Right
Summary
HEIST reports a massive data leak: 281 GB containing 421,179 AfD party emails were published as AI-generated summaries, exposing antisemitic content, racism, and alleged misconduct. The piece frames the leak as a lens on how political communication can be affected by data breaches and notes the broader context of journalism funding and access. It also highlights HEIST's mission as a contributor to independent reporting.