Shortly before the 2024 European elections, Maximilian Krah's parliamentary assistant, Jian Guo, was arrested in Germany for allegedly spying for China, leading to significant political fallout. Guo is accused of passing sensitive documents to China and has connections to the far-right AFD party. Krah, a controversial figure, faced scrutiny for his comments on the Nazi era and his ties to Russia. The case highlights ongoing concerns about foreign influence in the European Parliament.