Germany, AfD

Germany's far-right AfD mulls new youth wing at party conference
Germany's populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is gathering on Sunday to finalize its election programme, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) resumes its party conference, discussing a controversial move to replace its youth wing.
Germany: Thousands protest AfD party conference in Saxony
Organizers said they expected over 10,000 people to attend demonstrations in eastern Saxony state. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is polling in second place ahead of upcoming federal elections.
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany heads into an election
RIESA, Germany (AP) — A convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party was met by protests on Saturday as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country's election next month.
Protests Delay Start Of German Far-right Party's Key Meet
A key congress of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was delayed Saturday as thousands shouting "No to Nazis" protested outside the venue in the eastern town of Riesa.
Protests begin ahead of far-right AfD rally in eastern Germany
Planned protests organized by an alliance of activists have begun ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) two-day party conference, which kicks off Saturday morning in the eastern German town of Riesa in Saxony.
Germany's far-right AfD launches Weidel as candidate for chancellor
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Saturday unanimously elected party co-chair Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor in February's parliamentary elections, as thousands gathered outside to protest the far-right,
Protesters Delay Far-Right AfD Congress in Eastern Germany
Germany’s political climate has long been shaped by a commitment to democracy and inclusion, but the growing presence of far-right ideologies has sparked concern across the country. Citizens and organizations have mobilized to counter this rise,
Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the ...
The AfD delegates refused to condemn Russia for SMO
At the Congress of the party "Alternative for Germany" in Riza (the territory of the former GDR), the delegates refused to ...
Far-right party's convention draws protests as Germany's election campaign warms up
Thousands of people have demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany, blocking some roads and ...
Elon Musk promotes far-right Alternative for Germany candidate, hosts discussion on X
Elon Musk used his social network X to promote Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party, hosting a discussion with ...
Germany: Who are the AfD's immigrant voters?
The Alternative for Germany sets out its views on immigrants clearly in its program: "The AfD views the ideology of ...
Musk says ‘only AfD can save Germany’ in talk with German populist leader
Tech billionaire Elon Musk held a live interview with the leader of Germany's hard-right Alternative for Germany party on Thursday.
Fascists or Germany’s saviours? The truth about AfD, Musk’s new plaything
Tesla tycoon Elon Musk’s endorsement of Alternative for Germany (AfD) could legitimise the far-Right party among business ...
AfD congress delayed for almost 2 hours due to protesters blocking roads
Thousands of people demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany, blocking some roads and delaying the meeting’s start as the country's major parties launched their ...
Musk urges Germans to vote for AfD in latest involvement in European politics
Elon Musk praised the co-leader of the German party Alternative for Germany (AfD) as “very reasonable” on Thursday, urging ...