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Frauke Petry
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Frauke Petry chaired the far-right lternative für Deutschland (AfD) party from 2015 to 2017.
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Reports & Analysis
Germany: AfD party leaders — lurching further to the far right
Germany: AfD party leaders — lurching further to the far right
Germany's far-right AfD has swapped out its leaders several times in the process of radicalization.
AfD leaders and their most offensive remarks
AfD leaders and their most offensive remarks
Germany's far-right AfD is known for aggressive rhetoric and bizarre remarks. Here are the most forbidding quotes.
Frauke Petry's party dissolves after election rout
Frauke Petry's party dissolves after election rout
The former head of the far-right AfD, has announced her Blue Party will dissolve.
AfD: From anti-EU to anti-immigration
AfD: From anti-EU to anti-immigration
DW takes a look at the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party - the country's newest political force.
Frauke Petry keeps silent as perjury trial opens
Frauke Petry keeps silent as perjury trial opens
Frauke Petry, who faces a possible prison sentence, declined to speak at the opening.
Extreme-right defectors deal a blow to far-right AfD
Extreme-right defectors deal a blow to far-right AfD
The far-right Alternative for Germany party may be unravelling at the edges after a disgruntled member upped sticks.
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What's behind Petry's choice?
Kay-Alexander Scholz
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