AfD, Germany

As Germany goes to vote, far-right AfD puts leftists & moderates on notice
In Germany that once swore to never again let fascism take over, neo-Nazis of Alternative for Germany (AfD) are projected to be the second-largest party in elections, putting the moderates on notice that if they don’t address the socioeconomic crisis,
Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear from an unlikely idol - Björn Höcke, one of the most controversial figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
What's at stake if Germany's AfD party gains seats in upcoming election?
Germany's mainstream parties lost support while the far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) gained ground in a poll published ahead of Sunday's election, underscoring concerns about the AfD's potential influence in the next parliament.
Germany's far-right AfD is shut out from power for now, but waiting in the wings
The Alternative for Germany still has pariah status among other major political parties in a country where far-right politics has long carried a stigma because of the Nazi past.
Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains
It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.
Germans vote under shadow of far-right surge, Trump
Germans began voting Sunday in a pivotal election, with the conservatives the strong favourites after a campaign rocked by a far-right surge and the dramatic return of US President Donald
Germans start voting, polls suggest shift to right
Germans were voting in a national election on Sunday that is expected to restore power to Friedrich Merz's conservatives while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is forecast to achieve its best result yet in Europe's ailing economic powerhouse.
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.
Germany heads to the polls on Sunday with far-right party expected to make gains
Germany holds its snap national election on Sunday following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition, and the coalition that emerges will face huge challenges, from reviving a flagging economy to forging a foreign policy amid the unpredictability of a new U.
AfD and antifa both want ‘Nazis out!’ in Berlin
Immigration is the defining issue not only of the Feb. 23 election, where AfD has a strong foothold, but the entirety of ...
Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World ...
Elon Musk Boosts Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Again Ahead Of Sunday’s Election
Musk has emerged as a fervent supporter of Alternative for Germany, a far-right, anti-immigrant party that is polling in ...
'Danger to Germany': Antifa protesters march ahead of far-right AfD rally in Erfurt
'Danger to Germany': Antifa protesters march ahead of far-right AfD rally in ErfurtTHE INDEPENDENT ...
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In Germany, social media algorithms are pumping out huge amounts of far-right, pro-AfD content
A new study found that, on TikTok and Elon Musk's Twitter, nearly 3/4 of all partisan content being pushed algorithmically to ...
Germany may face long wait for new government after Feb 23 vote
Arduous coalition negotiations tend to drag on for weeks if not months in the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Alice Weidel, unlikely queen of German far-right AfD
As an openly gay politician who lives with her Sri Lanka-born partner in Switzerland, Alice Weidel was an unusual choice to ...
The unabashedly provocative youths driving Germany’s far right
Ahead of Sunday’s national parliamentary vote, a new band of influencers is bringing a more youthful edge to the party known ...