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Alternative for Germany (AfD)

Germany's far-right populist Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is the second-largest party in Germany's parliament.

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March 15, 2026

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March 9, 2026

Germany news: Greens narrowly win Baden-Württemberg election

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Annalena Baerbock addresses members of European Parliament during a formal sitting, in Strasbourg

Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

Has Europe's center-right started relying on the far right?

With Europe's center-right increasingly teaming up with the far-right in the European Parliament, a shift may be afoot.
PoliticsMarch 18, 2026
The Green Party's leading candidate, Cem Özdemir, speaks at an election campaign event for the state election on March 8 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

German regional vote reveals economy worries and SPD decline

German regional vote reveals economy worries and SPD decline

SPD collapse, AfD surge and Green revival, Germany's state of Baden‑Württemberg has delivered an election few expected.
PoliticsMarch 12, 202611:09 min
Markus Frohnmaier, along with supporters, rejoices following the first election results in Baden-Württemberg, March 8, 2026

Germany: AfD marks success in state election

Germany: AfD marks success in state election

In Baden-Württemberg, the far-right AfD almost doubled its result, despite numerous scandals rocking the party.
PoliticsMarch 9, 2026
A GDR Simson Comfort S51 motorcycle at a vintage vehicle meeting.

How a Jewish family's moped brand became a far-right symbol

How a Jewish family's moped brand became a far-right symbol

Simson mopeds have gained cult status in eastern Germany. Today, the far-right AfD party seeks to appropriate the brand.
SocietyMarch 7, 202611:28 min
President Donald Trump greets a smiling Viktor Orban at the White House

Who are Donald Trump's 'kindred spirits' in Europe?

Who are Donald Trump's 'kindred spirits' in Europe?

US President Donald Trump has many supporters in Europe but his plans to take over Greenland have cost him some fans.
PoliticsFebruary 19, 2026
AfD supporter wearing an AfD T-Shirt at a party conference

Germany's far-right AfD party faces widening scandal

Germany's far-right AfD party faces widening scandal

The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) faces allegations that may jeopardize its election prospects.
PoliticsFebruary 19, 2026
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Martin Sellner, a man wearing glasses and a suit, talks to journalists, who hold a microphone and large camera.

Germany's AfD bonds with Austrian far-right extremists

AfD officials are openly reaching out to Austrian right-wing extremist Martin Sellner and his Identitarian Movement.
PoliticsJanuary 31, 2026
Julia Klöckner, president of the German Bundestag, stands at a podium during her election in March 2025.

Germany: Bundestag president pushes changes to security

Bundestag President sounds the alarm on security gaps and her proposals could hit the far-right AfD party the hardest.
PoliticsJanuary 14, 2026
The interior of the German parliament, looking up to the skylight. The German flag is seen at right, in the center is a large symbol of an eagle

Conscription, pensions and AfD on Germany's 2026 agenda

Pensions, migration, conscription and the far-right AfD will dominate domestic politics in Germany this year.
PoliticsJanuary 1, 2026
Carl-Philipp Sassenrath, Johannes Winkel and Sebastian Schmidt (l-r), three members of the Junge Union in the Bundestag

Germany's young lawmakers shake up politics

The youth organizations of Germany's political parties are more self-confident, which could make them more influential.
PoliticsDecember 2, 2025
Jean-Pascal Hohm speaking at an anti-government demonstration in Cottbus in January 2024

AfD Youth: A training ground for Germany's far right

The far-right AfD party is launching a new youth organization. Experts expect it to be as radical as its predecessor.
PoliticsNovember 28, 2025
A man with gray hair and black glasses stands near a chain-link fence, another younger man with darker hair behind him

German village struggles to unite amid migration challenge

Many refugees came to Germany in 2015 — a major challenge, also for the northern village of Boostedt.
SocietyNovember 24, 202512:34 min
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