Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD), the nation’s primary opposition party, has intensified its campaign for Bitcoin to be formally recognized as a strategic national asset. The party contends that the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework inadvertently obstructs Bitcoin’s integration into Germany’s financial ecosystem. In a recent policy statement, AfD representatives emphasized that current regulations fail to account for Bitcoin’s unique properties as a decentralized store of value, potentially putting Germany at a competitive disadvantage in the emerging digital economy. The party’s economic spokespersons argue that strategic Bitcoin adoption could enhance financial sovereignty and serve as a hedge against currency volatility. This position aligns with growing sentiment among German financial institutions exploring digital asset diversification. The AfD’s proposal includes measures to exempt Bitcoin from certain MiCA provisions and create specialized custody frameworks. While the governing coalition maintains its commitment to EU-wide regulatory harmony, the opposition’s stance signals increasing parliamentary debate about Bitcoin’s role in national economic strategy. Financial analysts note that Germany’s approach could influence broader European digital asset policy, particularly as institutional Bitcoin adoption accelerates globally.
