The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) received a record donation of €1.5 million from multimillionaire Winfried Stöcker, who previously faced legal issues for an illegal vaccination campaign. This donation highlights the lack of limits on political donations in Germany, where parties can receive funds from various sources, including state funding and private donations. Critics argue that the current system favors larger parties and allows for potential undemocratic influences, calling for stricter regulations on party donations.